Special Education and Teaching at Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Spring Arbor University graduates in special education and teaching earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spring Arbor 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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| 159 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,536 | $51,304 | #111 | $44,318 |
| 160 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $43,052 | $45,943 | #155 | $35,709 |
| 161 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $42,964 | $48,648 | #139 | $40,333 |
| 162 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $42,461 | $44,770 | #158 | $41,324 |
| 163 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,782 | $44,588 | #160 | $34,073 |
| 164 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,627 | $50,507 | #116 | $40,185 |
| 165 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $41,602 | $44,396 | #161 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Spring Arbor University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,950 | — | $34,216 |
Other Majors at Spring Arbor University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,869 | $77,680 | #276 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,338 | $57,710 | #569 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,928 | $51,204 | #675 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,735 | $47,121 | #283 of 476 |
| Social Work | $49,642 | $39,071 | #287 of 420 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $48,809 | $37,401 | #74 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,270 | $42,172 | #270 of 345 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,021 | — | #173 of 423 |
| Psychology | $41,167 | $35,492 | #941 of 1027 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $36,814 | $19,557 | #24 of 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spring Arbor University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,324 one year after graduating and $42,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spring Arbor University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Spring Arbor University ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Spring Arbor University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,000.
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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.