Special Education and Teaching at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ · Master's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates in special education and teaching earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ramapo College of New Jersey 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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| 171 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $61,033 | $59,965 | #187 | $51,806 |
| 172 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $60,958 | $63,284 | #133 | $53,586 |
| 173 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,920 | $64,842 | #105 | $58,479 |
| 174 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,901 | $53,452 | #256 | $62,864 |
| 175 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,899 | $61,916 | #159 | $55,668 |
| 176 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $60,835 | $55,396 | #242 | $53,714 |
| 177 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $60,630 | $53,391 | #257 | $56,729 |
Other Majors at Ramapo College of New Jersey by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,811 | $109,999 | #235 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $96,061 | $70,758 | #157 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,205 | $76,564 | #62 of 453 |
| Education | $82,156 | $71,109 | #4 of 32 |
| Social Work | $64,620 | $49,015 | #106 of 279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ramapo College of New Jersey special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,864 one year after graduating and $60,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ramapo College of New Jersey rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Ramapo College of New Jersey ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #256 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Ramapo College of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,499.
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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.