Special Education and Teaching at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Eastern Michigan University graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern 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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| 56 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $54,845 | $55,778 | #44 | $50,645 |
| 57 | Doane University Crete, NE | $54,733 | $56,569 | #37 | — |
| 58 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $54,380 | $56,294 | #40 | $45,167 |
| 59 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $54,303 | $57,256 | #33 | $43,777 |
| 60 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $53,958 | $57,581 | #31 | $40,952 |
| 61 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $53,678 | $47,269 | #147 | $40,429 |
| 62 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $53,619 | $55,094 | #50 | $47,610 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Eastern Michigan University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,174 | $66,839 | $51,263 |
Other Majors at Eastern Michigan University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,777 one year after graduating and $54,303 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Michigan University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Eastern Michigan University ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #33 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Eastern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
← All data for Eastern Michigan University · Methodology
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.