Special Education and Teaching at Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · Master's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Teachers College at Columbia University graduates in special education and teaching earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Teachers College at Columbia 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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| 33 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $78,627 | $71,541 | #45 | $71,255 |
| 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 | — |
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 |
| International and Comparative Education | $78,135 | $66,758 | #2 of 5 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $78,032 | $54,207 | #4 of 21 |
| 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 special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,049 one year after graduating and $76,970 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Teachers College at Columbia University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Teachers College at Columbia University ranks #36 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Teachers College at Columbia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.