Special Education and Teaching at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in special education and teaching earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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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| 84 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $51,522 | $50,620 | #115 | $45,831 |
| 85 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $51,389 | $54,840 | #58 | $45,260 |
| 86 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $51,267 | $55,000 | #52 | $47,499 |
| 87 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $51,259 | $53,063 | #88 | $43,137 |
| 88 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $51,258 | $54,700 | #60 | $41,362 |
| 89 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $51,258 | $54,700 | #61 | $41,362 |
| 90 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $51,258 | $54,700 | #62 | $41,362 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Georgia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $60,817 | — | — |
| Master's Degree | $59,563 | $63,394 | — |
Other Majors at University of Georgia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,137 one year after graduating and $51,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Georgia ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #88 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.