International and Comparative Education at Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
Teachers College at Columbia University graduates in international and comparative education earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Teachers College at Columbia University Compares for International and Comparative Education
All 5 colleges reporting international and comparative education 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 | American University Washington, DC | $79,464 | $69,631 | #2 | $65,008 |
| 2 | Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY | $78,135 | $74,368 | #1 | $66,758 |
| 3 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $70,015 | $68,789 | #3 | $56,373 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $69,944 | $61,289 | #4 | $59,211 |
| 5 | SIT Graduate Institute Brattleboro, VT | $57,017 | $58,561 | #5 | $49,200 |
Other Majors at Teachers College at Columbia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $94,693 | $78,799 | #33 of 453 |
| Sociology | $93,752 | $68,137 | #1 of 6 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $91,522 | $69,467 | #16 of 322 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $90,375 | $79,326 | #12 of 82 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $87,221 | $56,168 | #28 of 50 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $86,945 | $81,435 | #5 of 190 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $85,922 | $67,296 | #16 of 243 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $79,054 | $60,606 | #11 of 52 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $78,032 | $54,207 | #4 of 21 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $76,970 | $69,049 | #36 of 280 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $76,686 | $71,195 | #33 of 285 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $75,388 | $60,962 | #32 of 380 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $73,440 | $54,852 | #5 of 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Teachers College at Columbia University international and comparative education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,758 one year after graduating and $78,135 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Teachers College at Columbia University rank for international and comparative education?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for international and comparative education graduates, Teachers College at Columbia University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is international and comparative education at Teachers College at Columbia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for international and comparative education ($69,445), and the median federal debt at graduation is $68,250.
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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.