Special Education and Teaching at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates in special education and teaching earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwestern State University of Louisiana 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 |
| … | |||||
| 197 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $58,745 | $62,690 | #147 | $51,246 |
| 198 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $58,658 | $59,656 | #195 | — |
| 199 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $58,619 | $59,616 | #197 | $57,286 |
| 200 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA | $58,603 | $67,837 | #73 | $49,123 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,536 | $98,816 | #346 of 432 |
| Homeland Security | $81,715 | — | #23 of 28 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,268 | $55,021 | #356 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,469 | — | #141 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,689 | $46,189 | #310 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $50,650 | $44,984 | #282 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern State University of Louisiana special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,123 one year after graduating and $58,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Northwestern State University of Louisiana worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
← All data for Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Methodology
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.