Special Education and Teaching at Kean University
Union, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Kean University graduates in special education and teaching earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kean 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 |
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| 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 |
| 14 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $62,087 | $56,492 | #38 | $60,396 |
| 15 | Kean University Union, NJ | $61,158 | $53,677 | #79 | $48,628 |
| 16 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $61,066 | $54,979 | #53 | — |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $61,066 | $54,979 | #54 | — |
| 18 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $61,066 | $54,979 | #55 | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Kean University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,012 | $76,045 | $47,464 |
Other Majors at Kean University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kean University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,628 one year after graduating and $61,158 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kean University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Kean University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Kean University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,479.
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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.