Special Education and Teaching at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in special education and teaching earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Canisius 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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| 239 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $54,758 | $53,799 | #253 | — |
| 240 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $54,537 | $58,199 | #218 | $50,916 |
| 241 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $54,433 | $61,115 | #170 | $50,797 |
| 242 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $54,413 | $51,790 | #267 | $52,453 |
| 243 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $54,383 | $58,035 | #221 | $48,430 |
| 244 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $54,379 | $61,725 | #162 | $53,827 |
| 245 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $54,194 | $65,754 | #91 | — |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $93,286 | $66,282 | #446 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,080 | $59,201 | #271 of 349 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,097 | $44,749 | #68 of 165 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,958 | $61,512 | #136 of 380 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $61,044 | $47,986 | #371 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $60,750 | — | #115 of 302 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,008 | $52,015 | #104 of 204 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $59,671 | $44,711 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $57,530 | $53,408 | #29 of 52 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,723 | $48,605 | #262 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,453 one year after graduating and $54,413 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Canisius University ranks #242 by median pay four years after graduation, and #267 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $40,698.
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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.