Special Education and Teaching at Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Boston College graduates in special education and teaching earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Boston College 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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| 56 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $71,699 | $62,929 | #141 | $62,115 |
| 57 | Towson University Towson, MD | $71,563 | $62,805 | #143 | $64,822 |
| 58 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $71,550 | $76,760 | #26 | $58,958 |
| 59 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $71,459 | $62,927 | #142 | $59,583 |
| 60 | Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD | $71,297 | $62,571 | #148 | $64,018 |
| 61 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $71,030 | $64,633 | #107 | — |
| 62 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $70,959 | $62,280 | #154 | $59,785 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston College special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,583 one year after graduating and $71,459 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston College rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Boston College ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Boston College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more 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.