Special Education and Teaching at Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Emporia State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emporia State 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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| 201 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $58,537 | $60,911 | #175 | — |
| 202 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $58,429 | $62,352 | #152 | $52,643 |
| 203 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $58,411 | $62,171 | #155 | $52,101 |
| 204 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $58,389 | $60,617 | #177 | $53,927 |
| 205 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $58,383 | $60,341 | #182 | $55,247 |
| 206 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $58,307 | $60,263 | #184 | $54,521 |
| 207 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $58,157 | $66,013 | #89 | $50,356 |
Other Majors at Emporia State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $89,555 | $72,171 | #511 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $80,168 | $60,072 | #101 of 453 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,956 | $59,976 | #310 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $70,133 | $59,896 | #7 of 11 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,259 | $61,434 | #107 of 285 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,355 | $57,008 | #120 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,568 | $53,656 | #118 of 190 |
| Library Science and Administration | $54,843 | $47,440 | #35 of 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,602 | $51,665 | #299 of 380 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $52,486 | $48,228 | #180 of 204 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,820 | $47,919 | #198 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $51,389 | $42,412 | #294 of 322 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $46,695 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emporia State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,927 one year after graduating and $58,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emporia State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Emporia State University ranks #204 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Emporia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,963.
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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.