Special Education and Teaching at University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
University of West Florida graduates in special education and teaching earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Florida Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 124 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $48,296 | $46,133 | #153 | $46,662 |
| 125 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $48,151 | $51,673 | #106 | $42,967 |
| 126 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,124 | $51,356 | #110 | $42,347 |
| 127 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $47,968 | $51,056 | #112 | $46,643 |
| 128 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $47,877 | $49,818 | #126 | $46,508 |
| 129 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,864 | $53,740 | #78 | — |
| 130 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $47,828 | $49,767 | #127 | $44,945 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of West Florida
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,136 | $67,666 | $26,100 |
Other Majors at University of West Florida by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Florida special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,643 one year after graduating and $47,968 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Florida rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of West Florida ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of West Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,013.
← All data for University of West Florida · Methodology
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.