Education at Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · Master's Degree · about 73 graduates a year
Adelphi University graduates in education earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Adelphi University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 41 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $74,550 | $68,570 | #64 | — |
| 42 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $74,030 | $65,191 | #76 | $55,271 |
| 43 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $73,998 | $67,333 | #68 | $59,840 |
| 44 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $73,800 | $70,242 | #51 | $26,228 |
| 45 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $73,566 | $66,940 | #70 | $61,100 |
| 46 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $73,436 | $69,896 | #54 | $54,942 |
| 47 | Wilmington University New Castle, DE | $73,434 | $72,994 | #33 | — |
Other Majors at Adelphi University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $137,582 | $146,993 | #68 of 432 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,578 | $71,011 | #21 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $101,097 | $71,043 | #334 of 861 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $96,747 | $80,119 | #19 of 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $85,752 | $60,990 | #15 of 285 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $80,788 | $67,573 | #26 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $79,199 | $49,170 | #6 of 165 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $75,285 | $52,519 | #44 of 243 |
| Social Work | $71,718 | $55,681 | #39 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $61,410 | $47,687 | #91 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adelphi University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,228 one year after graduating and $73,800 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adelphi University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Adelphi University ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #51 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Adelphi University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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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.