Special Education and Teaching at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Master's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in special education and teaching earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine 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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| 232 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $55,354 | $59,403 | #200 | $50,433 |
| 233 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $55,280 | $58,148 | #220 | — |
| 234 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $55,199 | $59,185 | #203 | $47,206 |
| 235 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $55,165 | $58,626 | #207 | $49,410 |
| 236 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $55,090 | $56,582 | #236 | $52,580 |
| 237 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,004 | $57,234 | #228 | $54,553 |
| 238 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,901 | $55,835 | #241 | — |
Other Majors at University of Maine by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $106,958 | $73,244 | #269 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $105,089 | — |
| Food Science and Technology | $66,858 | $50,941 | #4 of 5 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $64,710 | $54,857 | #144 of 243 |
| Social Work | $64,301 | $55,075 | #115 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,524 | $49,091 | #257 of 285 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $46,699 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,410 one year after graduating and $55,165 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Maine ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $33,097.
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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.