Special Education and Teaching at Hood College
Frederick, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Hood College graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Hood College Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 103 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $50,302 | $52,342 | #97 | $50,174 |
| 104 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $50,264 | $53,940 | #76 | $43,283 |
| 105 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $50,212 | $53,868 | #77 | — |
| 106 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $50,200 | $44,056 | #164 | — |
| 107 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,194 | $53,565 | #81 | $45,213 |
| 108 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $50,095 | $52,819 | #91 | $46,522 |
| 109 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $50,078 | $52,801 | #92 | $43,191 |
Other Majors at Hood College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,955 | $78,873 | #245 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,503 | $47,694 | #170 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $65,110 | $23,358 | #38 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,022 | $41,764 | #150 of 660 |
| Biology | $53,886 | — | #565 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,126 | — | #251 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,411 | — | #132 of 423 |
| Social Work | — | $32,805 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $20,422 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hood College special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,200 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hood College rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Hood College ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Hood College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499).
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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.