Special Education and Teaching at University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Master's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
University of Florida graduates in special education and teaching earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Florida Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 280 colleges reporting special education and teaching earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $104,208 | $94,822 | #1 | $83,983 |
| 2 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $95,677 | $87,060 | #5 | $79,384 |
| 3 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $95,089 | $86,525 | #7 | $74,460 |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $94,601 | $90,041 | #2 | $76,836 |
| 5 | Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA | $94,588 | $86,069 | #8 | $78,713 |
| 6 | Pace University New York, NY | $91,867 | $87,438 | #4 | $79,259 |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $91,444 | $83,208 | #11 | $77,631 |
| 8 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $90,918 | $86,535 | #6 | $77,678 |
| 9 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $89,791 | $81,704 | #13 | — |
| 10 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $88,978 | $84,689 | #9 | $77,182 |
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| 255 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $52,130 | $53,017 | #259 | $45,505 |
| 256 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | $51,927 | $58,302 | #215 | — |
| 257 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $51,853 | $61,345 | #168 | $51,871 |
| 258 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $51,700 | $55,028 | #245 | $51,147 |
| 259 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $51,682 | $47,604 | #275 | — |
| 260 | Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | $51,666 | $52,545 | #264 | — |
| 261 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $51,575 | $52,452 | #265 | $49,887 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Florida special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,147 one year after graduating and $51,700 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Florida rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Florida ranks #258 by median pay four years after graduation, and #245 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,672.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.