Special Education and Teaching at Long Island University
Brookville, NY · Master's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Long Island University graduates in special education and teaching earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Long Island 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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| 20 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $84,195 | $80,136 | #16 | $75,441 |
| 21 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $84,034 | $76,465 | #27 | $71,495 |
| 22 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $82,237 | $87,531 | #3 | $69,656 |
| 23 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $81,836 | $77,891 | #21 | $75,868 |
| 24 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $81,760 | $74,396 | #35 | $77,402 |
| 25 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $81,041 | $73,742 | #36 | $68,342 |
| 26 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $80,788 | $76,893 | #24 | $67,573 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Island University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $75,868 one year after graduating and $81,836 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Island University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Long Island University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Long Island University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $47,800.
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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.