Special Education and Teaching at Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Concordia University-Nebraska graduates in special education and teaching earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Concordia University-Nebraska 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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| 219 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $57,089 | $64,801 | #106 | $49,804 |
| 220 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $56,761 | $60,357 | #181 | $50,038 |
| 221 | Francis Marion University Florence, SC | $56,581 | $62,740 | #146 | — |
| 222 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $56,495 | $58,390 | #214 | $55,085 |
| 223 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $56,443 | $58,732 | #206 | $51,881 |
| 224 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $56,396 | $51,946 | #266 | — |
| 225 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $56,327 | $57,268 | #227 | $60,791 |
Other Majors at Concordia University-Nebraska by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $85,531 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $75,289 | $66,116 | #66 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,896 | $71,127 | #151 of 453 |
| Public Health | $73,297 | — | #133 of 201 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $70,432 | $58,863 | #22 of 165 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,319 | $57,304 | #86 of 190 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $59,994 | $55,973 | #180 of 285 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $56,149 | — | #37 of 52 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,011 | $52,267 | #247 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Concordia University-Nebraska special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,085 one year after graduating and $56,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Concordia University-Nebraska rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Concordia University-Nebraska ranks #222 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Concordia University-Nebraska worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,479.
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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.