Special Education and Teaching at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 101 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $50,570 | $52,621 | #94 | $46,661 |
| 102 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $50,404 | $57,213 | #34 | $42,107 |
| 103 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $50,302 | $52,342 | #97 | $50,174 |
| 104 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $50,264 | $53,940 | #76 | $43,283 |
| 105 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $50,212 | $53,868 | #77 | — |
| 106 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $50,200 | $44,056 | #164 | — |
| 107 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $50,194 | $53,565 | #81 | $45,213 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Appalachian State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $43,565 | $47,528 | — |
Other Majors at Appalachian State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,283 one year after graduating and $50,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #104 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,096.
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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.