Special Education and Teaching at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Master's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Fordham University graduates in special education and teaching earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fordham 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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| 27 | Touro University New York, NY | $80,111 | $76,249 | #28 | $66,800 |
| 28 | Manhattanville College Purchase, NY | $79,921 | $76,068 | #29 | $67,476 |
| 29 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $79,819 | $72,630 | #40 | $63,411 |
| 30 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $79,567 | $75,731 | #32 | $71,684 |
| 31 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $79,507 | $75,674 | #33 | $76,264 |
| 32 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $79,053 | $71,933 | #44 | $63,787 |
| 33 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $78,627 | $71,541 | #45 | $71,255 |
Other Majors at Fordham University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $150,150 | $100,317 | #6 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $143,127 | $110,316 | #79 of 861 |
| Taxation | $128,385 | $81,698 | #6 of 30 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $126,830 | $76,766 | #4 of 349 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $117,083 | $82,764 | #16 of 43 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $106,668 | $95,262 | #16 of 453 |
| Economics | $105,001 | $67,147 | #11 of 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $93,706 | $60,709 | #16 of 40 |
| Real Estate | — | $91,695 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $84,957 | $65,431 | #17 of 285 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $75,682 | $48,341 | #20 of 204 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $73,241 | — | #78 of 322 |
| Social Work | $70,342 | $56,761 | #49 of 279 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | $66,412 | $50,367 | #5 of 7 |
| Philosophy | $61,194 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $57,989 | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies | — | $47,710 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fordham University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,684 one year after graduating and $79,567 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fordham University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Fordham University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Fordham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,501.
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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.