Special Education and Teaching at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Master's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 178 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $60,626 | $60,263 | #183 | $59,316 |
| 179 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $60,549 | $61,561 | #164 | $54,606 |
| 180 | New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM | $60,341 | $69,865 | #55 | $52,709 |
| 181 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $60,341 | $57,432 | #225 | $58,981 |
| 182 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $60,336 | $61,996 | #156 | $54,232 |
| 183 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $60,000 | $67,938 | #71 | $56,686 |
| 184 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $59,974 | $68,076 | #68 | — |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,822 | $79,549 | #206 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,374 | $68,270 | #50 of 349 |
| Taxation | $109,679 | $77,521 | #21 of 30 |
| Public Administration | $84,950 | $62,076 | #74 of 243 |
| Public Health | $77,882 | $60,321 | #111 of 201 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $76,461 | $50,934 | #5 of 75 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $74,708 | $51,925 | #155 of 453 |
| Criminology | $71,183 | $52,515 | #4 of 15 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $70,022 | $30,451 | #108 of 322 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $66,047 | $64,591 | #48 of 190 |
| Social Work | $64,213 | $53,345 | #117 of 279 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $63,771 | $53,103 | #70 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $58,847 | $54,318 | #197 of 285 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,314 | $42,523 | #69 of 71 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,691 | — | #33 of 43 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $51,514 | $35,104 | #25 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,981 one year after graduating and $60,341 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University at Albany ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #225 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for University at Albany · Methodology
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.