Special Education and Teaching at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Pittsburg State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pittsburg 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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| 223 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $56,443 | $58,732 | #206 | $51,881 |
| 224 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $56,396 | $51,946 | #266 | — |
| 225 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,327 | $57,268 | #227 | $60,791 |
| 226 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $56,317 | $58,466 | #212 | $52,368 |
| 227 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $56,241 | $57,198 | #229 | $50,894 |
| 228 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $56,192 | $51,168 | #268 | $54,351 |
| 229 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $56,160 | $59,931 | #189 | $55,064 |
Other Majors at Pittsburg State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,819 | $63,238 | #699 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $67,052 | $57,469 | #276 of 453 |
| Psychology | $57,192 | — | #78 of 92 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,313 | $50,043 | #226 of 285 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | $54,301 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,964 | $49,852 | #307 of 380 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $52,888 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pittsburg State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,368 one year after graduating and $56,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pittsburg State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Pittsburg State University ranks #226 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Pittsburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,743.
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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.