Special Education and Teaching at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Master's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Wichita State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wichita 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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| 159 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,047 | $62,413 | #151 | $53,398 |
| 160 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $61,736 | $62,767 | #145 | $57,313 |
| 161 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $61,726 | $64,928 | #103 | $55,760 |
| 162 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $61,632 | $63,984 | #116 | $55,624 |
| 163 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $61,562 | $58,594 | #209 | $53,531 |
| 164 | Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA | $61,507 | $63,672 | #124 | — |
| 165 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $61,418 | $62,444 | #150 | $60,084 |
Other Majors at Wichita State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,921 | $116,584 | #136 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,940 | $81,678 | #175 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $93,185 | — | #179 of 349 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | — | $89,838 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $83,571 | $64,332 | #78 of 453 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,768 | $49,924 | #68 of 115 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,406 | $54,878 | #181 of 243 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,508 | $53,762 | #138 of 302 |
| Social Work | $59,219 | $47,926 | #206 of 279 |
| Public Administration | $58,671 | $52,982 | #226 of 243 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $58,560 | $51,618 | #129 of 190 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,288 | $36,098 | #102 of 165 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $52,823 | $47,598 | #24 of 27 |
| Music | $49,779 | — | #38 of 98 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | $32,267 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wichita State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,624 one year after graduating and $61,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wichita State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Wichita State University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Wichita State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.