Special Education and Teaching at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in special education and teaching earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Illinois University 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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| 147 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $45,663 | $42,060 | #171 | — |
| 148 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $45,622 | $40,042 | #175 | — |
| 149 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $45,415 | $48,885 | #138 | $46,439 |
| 150 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $45,395 | $44,600 | #159 | $46,729 |
| 151 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $45,224 | $48,261 | #143 | $38,671 |
| 152 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $44,766 | $49,639 | #128 | $40,435 |
| 153 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $44,224 | $48,310 | #142 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,729 one year after graduating and $45,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,896.
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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.