Special Education and Teaching at St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY · Master's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
St. Thomas Aquinas College graduates in special education and teaching earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How St. Thomas Aquinas 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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| 34 | Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA | $77,956 | $70,935 | #50 | $63,647 |
| 35 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $77,204 | $75,852 | #31 | $67,561 |
| 36 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $76,970 | $73,259 | #37 | $69,049 |
| 37 | St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | $76,928 | $73,220 | #38 | $64,804 |
| 38 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $76,580 | $69,683 | #57 | $69,592 |
| 39 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $76,142 | $74,809 | #34 | — |
| 40 | Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | $76,086 | $72,418 | #41 | $58,704 |
Other Majors at St. Thomas Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,346 | $73,005 | #405 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $73,667 | — | #37 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Thomas Aquinas College special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,804 one year after graduating and $76,928 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Thomas Aquinas College rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, St. Thomas Aquinas College ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at St. Thomas Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.