Special Education and Teaching at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Master's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University 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 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois 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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| 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 |
| 103 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $65,591 | $69,158 | #61 | $53,226 |
| 104 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $65,503 | $62,569 | #149 | $57,616 |
Other Majors at Northeastern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $92,370 | $82,842 | #40 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $87,843 | $90,465 | #12 of 285 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,319 | $59,503 | #259 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $76,217 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $69,529 | $68,449 | #48 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $63,215 | $60,664 | #115 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,768 | $50,825 | #96 of 204 |
| Social Work | $59,663 | $45,997 | #200 of 279 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $54,322 | — | #6 of 6 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $53,068 | — | #44 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,073 one year after graduating and $65,769 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,262.
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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.