Special Education and Teaching at Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Monmouth University graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Monmouth University 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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| 73 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $68,419 | $79,218 | #17 | $61,133 |
| 74 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $68,384 | $60,219 | #185 | $58,625 |
| 75 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $68,343 | $69,505 | #60 | $55,626 |
| 76 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $68,115 | $59,784 | #191 | $62,696 |
| 77 | American International College Springfield, MA | $67,742 | $59,654 | #196 | $60,590 |
| 78 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $67,666 | $72,022 | #42 | $56,136 |
| 79 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $67,614 | $64,586 | #110 | $58,506 |
Other Majors at Monmouth University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $148,617 | $115,351 | #20 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $136,857 | $115,337 | #76 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,288 | $67,757 | #244 of 861 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $71,664 | — | #23 of 29 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $67,853 | $57,322 | #56 of 302 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $66,895 | $53,196 | #59 of 204 |
| Education | $66,828 | $63,185 | #88 of 214 |
| Social Work | $66,697 | $51,318 | #84 of 279 |
| English Language and Literature | $65,238 | — | #13 of 43 |
| History | $62,596 | — | #12 of 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $60,663 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $52,659 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $40,184 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,696 one year after graduating and $68,115 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Monmouth University ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Monmouth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,381.
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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.