Special Education and Teaching at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Master's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
William Carey University graduates in special education and teaching earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How William Carey 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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| 242 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $54,413 | $51,790 | #267 | $52,453 |
| 243 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $54,383 | $58,035 | #221 | $48,430 |
| 244 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,379 | $61,725 | #162 | $53,827 |
| 245 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $54,194 | $65,754 | #91 | — |
| 246 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $54,048 | $61,349 | #167 | $51,358 |
| 247 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $53,964 | $57,861 | #222 | $46,426 |
| 248 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $53,879 | $61,007 | #173 | $46,704 |
Other Majors at William Carey University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,903 | — | #422 of 432 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $57,432 | — | #397 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,151 | — | #376 of 380 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $42,822 | — | #13 of 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Carey University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,194 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Carey University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, William Carey University ranks #245 by median pay four years after graduation, and #91 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at William Carey University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less 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.