Special Education and Teaching at Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Master's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Lesley University graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lesley 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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| 71 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA | $68,582 | $60,394 | #180 | $57,569 |
| 72 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $68,520 | $65,217 | #102 | $63,285 |
| 73 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $68,419 | $79,218 | #17 | $61,133 |
| 74 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $68,384 | $60,219 | #185 | $58,625 |
| 75 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $68,343 | $69,505 | #60 | $55,626 |
| 76 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $68,115 | $59,784 | #191 | $62,696 |
| 77 | American International College Springfield, MA | $67,742 | $59,654 | #196 | $60,590 |
Other Majors at Lesley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | $73,492 | $47,058 | #2 of 60 |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | $69,678 | $52,900 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $68,067 | $62,468 | #80 of 285 |
| Education | $67,170 | $65,382 | #13 of 32 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,404 | $64,047 | #45 of 190 |
| Education | $64,580 | $64,854 | #103 of 214 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $61,296 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,700 | $47,290 | #97 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,844 | $52,486 | #194 of 380 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,236 | — | #61 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lesley University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,625 one year after graduating and $68,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lesley University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Lesley University ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Lesley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,257.
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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.