Special Education and Teaching at Friends University
Wichita, KS · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Friends University graduates in special education and teaching earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Friends 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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| 186 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $59,933 | $57,044 | #232 | $55,764 |
| 187 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $59,783 | $52,645 | #262 | $57,005 |
| 188 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $59,761 | $61,865 | #160 | — |
| 189 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $59,653 | $61,929 | #158 | $57,030 |
| 190 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $59,392 | $61,532 | #165 | $53,957 |
| 191 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $59,379 | $54,070 | #248 | $56,055 |
| 192 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $59,246 | $63,224 | #135 | $54,492 |
Other Majors at Friends University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,640 | $78,627 | #592 of 861 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $82,886 | — | #71 of 72 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $78,062 | $65,923 | #148 of 211 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,988 | $55,903 | #118 of 380 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $46,502 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $42,257 | $43,226 | #202 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Friends University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,030 one year after graduating and $59,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Friends University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Friends University ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Friends University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.