Special Education and Teaching at Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lindenwood University graduates in special education and teaching earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lindenwood 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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| 231 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $55,911 | $59,665 | #194 | — |
| 232 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $55,354 | $59,403 | #200 | $50,433 |
| 233 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $55,280 | $58,148 | #220 | — |
| 234 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $55,199 | $59,185 | #203 | $47,206 |
| 235 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $55,165 | $58,626 | #207 | $49,410 |
| 236 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $55,090 | $56,582 | #236 | $52,580 |
| 237 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,004 | $57,234 | #228 | $54,553 |
Other Majors at Lindenwood University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $128,910 | $99,320 | #23 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,500 | $60,457 | #442 of 861 |
| Business/Commerce | $85,320 | $70,744 | #59 of 75 |
| Public Administration | $73,408 | — | #150 of 243 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $73,376 | $65,415 | #163 of 211 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $69,013 | $56,166 | #129 of 159 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,942 | $59,112 | #38 of 61 |
| Criminology | $65,342 | $47,448 | #9 of 15 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $60,992 | $56,609 | #372 of 453 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,933 | $43,878 | #127 of 204 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $53,095 | $48,018 | #49 of 75 |
| Education | $52,377 | $47,065 | #30 of 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $49,605 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,956 | $42,568 | #367 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lindenwood University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,206 one year after graduating and $55,199 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lindenwood University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Lindenwood University ranks #234 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Lindenwood University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,158.
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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.