Special Education and Teaching at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Central Michigan 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 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan University 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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| 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 |
| 110 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $50,069 | $50,921 | #113 | $49,835 |
| 111 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $49,824 | $47,593 | #146 | $46,697 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,522 one year after graduating and $50,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.