Special Education and Teaching at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Master's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of West Georgia graduates in special education and teaching earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Georgia 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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| 45 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $75,292 | $65,975 | #90 | $68,902 |
| 46 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $74,485 | $65,369 | #98 | — |
| 47 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $74,452 | $65,345 | #99 | $65,141 |
| 48 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $74,278 | $76,893 | #25 | $67,672 |
| 49 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $74,270 | $72,970 | #39 | $73,322 |
| 50 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $73,872 | $70,013 | #53 | $65,971 |
| 51 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $73,479 | $69,937 | #54 | $53,653 |
Other Majors at University of West Georgia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,602 | $93,779 | #310 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,803 | $64,574 | #383 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $95,143 | $89,318 | #32 of 453 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $74,243 | $67,652 | #37 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,853 | $57,518 | #97 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $64,065 | $58,664 | #107 of 380 |
| Public Administration | $63,152 | $47,999 | #195 of 243 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,492 | $56,238 | #204 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,091 | $45,505 | #163 of 302 |
| Psychology | $45,818 | $33,124 | #92 of 92 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,672 one year after graduating and $74,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,800.
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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.