Special Education and Teaching at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Master's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates in special education and teaching earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska at Kearney 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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| 203 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $58,411 | $62,171 | #155 | $52,101 |
| 204 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $58,389 | $60,617 | #177 | $53,927 |
| 205 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $58,383 | $60,341 | #182 | $55,247 |
| 206 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $58,307 | $60,263 | #184 | $54,521 |
| 207 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $58,157 | $66,013 | #89 | $50,356 |
| 208 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $58,070 | $60,425 | #179 | $55,057 |
| 209 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $58,059 | $61,701 | #163 | $53,572 |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $82,298 | $62,586 | #17 of 57 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $69,061 | $64,502 | #245 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $64,020 | $57,392 | #123 of 285 |
| History | $62,153 | — | #13 of 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,612 | $54,034 | #145 of 380 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $60,698 | $56,306 | #191 of 243 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $60,296 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $60,090 | $54,750 | #107 of 190 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $59,873 | $55,459 | #9 of 60 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $58,798 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,621 | $47,366 | #194 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,521 one year after graduating and $58,307 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Kearney rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks #206 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Nebraska at Kearney worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,388.
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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.