Special Education and Teaching at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in special education and teaching earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons 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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| 67 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $69,444 | $66,096 | #85 | — |
| 68 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,373 | $63,808 | #119 | $73,549 |
| 69 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $69,227 | $70,404 | #52 | — |
| 70 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $69,110 | $60,859 | #176 | $58,142 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,629 | $106,035 | #170 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $116,116 | $109,665 | #36 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,226 | $99,762 | #323 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $79,951 | $68,173 | #39 of 322 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $74,038 | $64,455 | #6 of 26 |
| Social Work | $69,292 | $56,039 | #56 of 279 |
| History | $66,986 | $41,619 | #7 of 36 |
| Education | $62,689 | — | #114 of 214 |
| Library Science and Administration | $58,512 | $46,140 | #16 of 54 |
| Literature | $53,492 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,142 one year after graduating and $69,110 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Simmons University ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,597.
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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.