Special Education and Teaching at University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN · Master's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
University of St Thomas graduates in special education and teaching earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of St Thomas 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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| 90 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $66,761 | $63,543 | #126 | — |
| 91 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $66,728 | $58,566 | #210 | $64,297 |
| 92 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $66,606 | $68,439 | #64 | $58,585 |
| 93 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $66,391 | $63,418 | #128 | $58,812 |
| 94 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $66,379 | $67,508 | #75 | $56,588 |
| 95 | Boston University Boston, MA | $66,364 | $58,440 | #213 | $59,238 |
| 96 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $66,336 | $67,444 | #76 | $59,988 |
Other Majors at University of St Thomas by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $149,456 | $117,374 | #63 of 861 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $119,571 | $106,930 | #14 of 26 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $118,888 | $95,066 | #48 of 78 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | $114,376 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $107,807 | $101,540 | #58 of 83 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $103,763 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $89,735 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,816 | $52,793 | #119 of 322 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $66,763 | $52,637 | #84 of 380 |
| Social Work | $65,240 | $57,667 | #97 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,671 | $63,472 | #141 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | $54,441 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $50,754 | $47,377 | #448 of 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of St Thomas special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,812 one year after graduating and $66,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of St Thomas rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of St Thomas ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of St Thomas worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.