Special Education and Teaching at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Mississippi College graduates in special education and teaching earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mississippi College 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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| 270 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $50,060 | $53,675 | #254 | $44,602 |
| 271 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $49,548 | $58,618 | #208 | $46,511 |
| 272 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $49,395 | $52,575 | #263 | $39,595 |
| 273 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $49,246 | $59,751 | #192 | $42,738 |
| 274 | Cambridge College Boston, MA | $48,826 | $42,996 | #280 | $50,666 |
| 275 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $45,142 | $51,114 | #269 | $44,070 |
| 276 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $44,476 | $50,360 | #272 | — |
Other Majors at Mississippi College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $132,386 | $106,726 | #73 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $81,963 | $64,757 | #641 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,708 | $55,414 | #285 of 349 |
| Public Health | $77,137 | — | #112 of 201 |
| Biology | $60,416 | $25,458 | #51 of 57 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,778 | $58,441 | #186 of 302 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $54,632 | $46,101 | #162 of 190 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $53,983 | $51,609 | #439 of 453 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,308 | — | #145 of 165 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $45,215 | $39,336 | #200 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,867 | $44,821 | #378 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi College special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,738 one year after graduating and $49,246 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi College rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Mississippi College ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #192 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Mississippi College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for Mississippi College · 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.