Special Education and Teaching at Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS · Master's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
Fort Hays State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Hays 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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| 169 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $61,269 | $63,426 | #127 | $53,560 |
| 170 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $61,268 | $58,524 | #211 | $54,641 |
| 171 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $61,033 | $59,965 | #187 | $51,806 |
| 172 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $60,958 | $63,284 | #133 | $53,586 |
| 173 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,920 | $64,842 | #105 | $58,479 |
| 174 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,901 | $53,452 | #256 | $62,864 |
| 175 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,899 | $61,916 | #159 | $55,668 |
Other Majors at Fort Hays State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $98,630 | $63,481 | #369 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $97,536 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,570 | $56,676 | #200 of 453 |
| Psychology | $66,852 | — | #49 of 92 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $66,697 | $58,227 | #14 of 26 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $66,097 | — | #6 of 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,851 | $56,503 | #20 of 34 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $64,964 | $59,495 | #60 of 82 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,149 | — | #208 of 243 |
| Education | $55,830 | $50,872 | #173 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,758 | $54,939 | #266 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,641 | $38,898 | #263 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Hays State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,586 one year after graduating and $60,958 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Hays State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Fort Hays State University ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Fort Hays State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,127.
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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.