Special Education and Teaching at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State 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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| 124 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $64,126 | $63,742 | #122 | $63,006 |
| 125 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $64,110 | $62,988 | #140 | $56,992 |
| 126 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $64,021 | $58,970 | #205 | — |
| 127 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $63,889 | $56,261 | #239 | $58,024 |
| 128 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $63,869 | $65,626 | #95 | $53,491 |
| 129 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $63,853 | $64,920 | #104 | $60,140 |
| 130 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,814 | $66,060 | #86 | $56,492 |
Other Majors at Salem State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,042 | $107,751 | #192 of 432 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $107,339 | $59,093 | #7 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,033 | $87,964 | #665 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $72,560 | $59,390 | #48 of 285 |
| Social Work | $69,819 | $59,851 | #53 of 279 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,754 | — | #6 of 43 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,564 | $66,865 | #128 of 211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,495 | $56,644 | #113 of 322 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,341 | $43,968 | #354 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,928 | $52,341 | #158 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,817 | $51,929 | #172 of 302 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | $53,757 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,024 one year after graduating and $63,889 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Salem State University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,649.
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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.