Special Education and Teaching at Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in special education and teaching earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bethel 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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| 76 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $68,115 | $59,784 | #191 | $62,696 |
| 77 | American International College Springfield, MA | $67,742 | $59,654 | #196 | $60,590 |
| 78 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $67,666 | $72,022 | #42 | $56,136 |
| 79 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $67,614 | $64,586 | #110 | $58,506 |
| 80 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $67,553 | $64,528 | #111 | $60,963 |
| 81 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $67,504 | $67,902 | #72 | $56,409 |
| 82 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $67,367 | $71,031 | #48 | $56,065 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $124,673 | $109,260 | #131 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $112,698 | $86,239 | #333 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,278 | $88,351 | #408 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $90,134 | $82,192 | #61 of 159 |
| Education | $59,738 | $57,694 | #137 of 214 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $54,390 | $46,813 | #73 of 94 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $52,936 | — | #284 of 322 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $38,749 | $45,641 | #10 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,506 one year after graduating and $67,614 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Bethel University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
← All data for Bethel 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.