Special Education and Teaching at Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Ithaca College graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ithaca College 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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| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $70,150 | $61,774 | #161 | $65,431 |
| 65 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $70,102 | $66,723 | #79 | $57,206 |
| 66 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $69,602 | $61,089 | #171 | — |
| 67 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $69,444 | $66,096 | #85 | — |
| 68 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,373 | $63,808 | #119 | $73,549 |
| 69 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $69,227 | $70,404 | #52 | — |
| 70 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $69,110 | $60,859 | #176 | $58,142 |
Other Majors at Ithaca College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,068 | $69,346 | #22 of 349 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,320 | $67,037 | #49 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,163 | $30,004 | #736 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,782 | $58,874 | #155 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $52,958 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | $32,725 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ithaca College special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ithaca College rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Ithaca College ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #85 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Ithaca College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% 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.