Special Education and Teaching at National Louis University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
National Louis University graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National Louis 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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| 107 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $65,380 | $69,589 | #58 | — |
| 108 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $65,323 | $67,623 | #74 | $59,125 |
| 109 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $65,172 | $65,556 | #97 | $61,018 |
| 110 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | $65,083 | $63,944 | #117 | $57,644 |
| 111 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $65,048 | $71,058 | #47 | $58,362 |
| 112 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $65,033 | $57,078 | #231 | $64,759 |
| 113 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $64,946 | $66,031 | #88 | $56,835 |
Other Majors at National Louis University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,139 | $74,999 | #565 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $79,490 | $68,404 | #96 of 159 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $78,175 | $74,124 | #147 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,905 | $73,738 | #125 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $74,580 | $65,720 | #40 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $70,926 | $61,839 | #26 of 190 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,529 | $55,506 | #129 of 380 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $61,024 | $47,754 | #11 of 27 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $59,315 | $48,351 | #222 of 322 |
| Psychology | $56,286 | — | #81 of 92 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $55,948 | $49,641 | #42 of 75 |
| Human Services | — | $50,936 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National Louis University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,644 one year after graduating and $65,083 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National Louis University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, National Louis University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at National Louis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.