Special Education and Teaching at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 129 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $47,864 | $53,740 | #78 | — |
| 130 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $47,828 | $49,767 | #127 | $44,945 |
| 131 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $47,646 | $55,154 | #48 | — |
| 132 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $47,592 | $49,188 | #134 | $47,017 |
| 133 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $47,566 | $46,733 | #151 | $43,955 |
| 134 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,550 | $53,973 | #75 | $43,668 |
| 135 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $47,465 | $51,850 | #105 | $44,664 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,038 | $57,549 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,017 one year after graduating and $47,592 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.