Special Education and Teaching at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Nevada State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nevada State University 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 |
| 11 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $63,434 | $64,513 | #8 | $48,302 |
| 12 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $62,864 | $59,834 | #23 | $55,881 |
| 13 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $62,389 | $59,381 | #26 | $38,978 |
Other Majors at Nevada State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,918 | $85,585 | #196 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $94,433 | $85,007 | #4 of 48 |
| Area Studies | $65,406 | $54,607 | #21 of 70 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,684 | $50,691 | #23 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,273 | $49,807 | #787 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,932 | $47,833 | #120 of 215 |
| History | $57,600 | $50,149 | #88 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,591 | — | #105 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,646 | $48,634 | #104 of 680 |
| Psychology | $53,468 | $40,183 | #328 of 1027 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,443 | $36,363 | #573 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $28,205 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nevada State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,159 one year after graduating and $64,201 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nevada State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Nevada State University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Nevada State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,393.
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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.