Special Education and Teaching at Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates in special education and teaching earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Saint Paul 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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| 134 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $63,451 | $64,511 | #112 | $64,004 |
| 135 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $63,394 | $65,626 | #96 | $59,563 |
| 136 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $63,310 | $64,368 | #113 | $60,365 |
| 137 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $63,279 | $60,445 | #178 | $59,263 |
| 138 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $63,218 | $59,916 | #190 | $56,488 |
| 139 | Rivier University Nashua, NH | $63,206 | $58,219 | #217 | — |
| 140 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $63,109 | $64,182 | #114 | $59,658 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Saint Paul by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,086 | $86,288 | #210 of 861 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $88,914 | $89,127 | #15 of 115 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $88,470 | $69,534 | #65 of 159 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $77,764 | $46,141 | #52 of 211 |
| Education | $69,483 | $62,117 | #12 of 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,713 | $44,321 | #61 of 165 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $61,314 | — |
| Human Services | — | $58,285 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,947 | $42,754 | #270 of 380 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,164 | $45,027 | #23 of 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Saint Paul special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,263 one year after graduating and $63,279 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Saint Paul rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Concordia University-Saint Paul ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Concordia University-Saint Paul worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.