Special Education and Teaching at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Montclair State 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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| 41 | Kean University Union, NJ | $76,045 | $66,744 | #78 | $66,012 |
| 42 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $75,831 | $66,551 | #80 | $67,390 |
| 43 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $75,657 | $66,403 | #83 | $69,017 |
| 44 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $75,657 | $66,403 | #84 | $69,017 |
| 45 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $75,292 | $65,975 | #90 | $68,902 |
| 46 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $74,485 | $65,369 | #98 | — |
| 47 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $74,452 | $65,345 | #99 | $65,141 |
Other Majors at Montclair State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $117,544 | $85,727 | #185 of 861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $108,975 | $84,539 | #53 of 78 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $87,244 | $74,437 | #59 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $81,192 | $50,388 | #35 of 322 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $72,288 | — | #7 of 11 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $70,662 | $65,094 | #55 of 285 |
| Public Health | $69,383 | $61,438 | #158 of 201 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,490 | $68,661 | #108 of 243 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $67,155 | $56,488 | #12 of 26 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $66,833 | $54,513 | #65 of 302 |
| Social Work | $66,259 | $52,755 | #91 of 279 |
| Education | $65,095 | $61,225 | #97 of 214 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $57,544 | — |
| Music | $54,787 | $54,350 | #18 of 98 |
| Biology | — | $43,150 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,017 one year after graduating and $75,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Montclair State University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.