Special Education and Teaching at Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Piedmont University graduates in special education and teaching earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Piedmont 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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| 96 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $66,336 | $67,444 | #76 | $59,988 |
| 97 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $66,310 | $65,309 | #100 | $65,912 |
| 98 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $66,099 | $69,694 | #56 | $59,676 |
| 99 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA | $65,919 | $68,240 | #67 | — |
| 100 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $65,840 | $59,277 | #201 | $58,018 |
| 101 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $65,769 | $64,618 | #108 | $69,073 |
| 102 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $65,641 | $76,002 | #30 | $49,070 |
Other Majors at Piedmont University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | $75,565 | — | #16 of 190 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,459 | $47,449 | #802 of 861 |
| Natural Sciences | $65,598 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,728 | $56,169 | #109 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,811 | $55,865 | #136 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Piedmont University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $65,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Piedmont University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Piedmont University ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #67 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Piedmont University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.