Special Education and Teaching at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus State University 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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| 129 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $63,853 | $64,920 | #104 | $60,140 |
| 130 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,814 | $66,060 | #86 | $56,492 |
| 131 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $63,537 | $64,598 | #109 | — |
| 132 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $63,482 | $65,717 | #93 | $56,177 |
| 133 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $63,477 | $55,898 | #240 | $60,292 |
| 134 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $63,451 | $64,511 | #112 | $64,004 |
| 135 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $63,394 | $65,626 | #96 | $59,563 |
Other Majors at Columbus State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $119,397 | $87,845 | #47 of 78 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,944 | $101,632 | #340 of 432 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $94,267 | $82,799 | #8 of 115 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $91,069 | $80,800 | #11 of 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,778 | $62,123 | #683 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,854 | $50,492 | #152 of 453 |
| Social Sciences | $67,595 | $45,943 | #6 of 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,834 | $55,810 | #124 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $54,549 | $38,764 | #228 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,177 one year after graduating and $63,482 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Columbus State University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,871.
← All data for Columbus State University · 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.