Special Education and Teaching at University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND · Master's Degree · about 106 graduates a year
University of North Dakota graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Dakota 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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| 187 | Lasell University Newton, MA | $59,783 | $52,645 | #262 | $57,005 |
| 188 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $59,761 | $61,865 | #160 | — |
| 189 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $59,653 | $61,929 | #158 | $57,030 |
| 190 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $59,392 | $61,532 | #165 | $53,957 |
| 191 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $59,379 | $54,070 | #248 | $56,055 |
| 192 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $59,246 | $63,224 | #135 | $54,492 |
| 193 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $59,173 | $61,431 | #166 | $58,196 |
Other Majors at University of North Dakota by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $244,209 | $233,467 | #2 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $140,421 | $120,179 | #41 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $126,170 | $99,715 | #135 of 861 |
| Air Transportation | $124,835 | $104,007 | #1 of 7 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $73,888 | $68,318 | #164 of 453 |
| Social Work | $72,577 | $61,532 | #33 of 279 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $72,022 | $52,780 | #89 of 322 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,797 | $66,840 | #108 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,378 | $59,300 | #124 of 243 |
| Public Administration | — | $64,701 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,264 | $54,848 | #131 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,451 | $49,340 | #174 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $56,382 | $56,934 | #224 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Dakota special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,957 one year after graduating and $59,392 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Dakota rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of North Dakota ranks #190 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of North Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,040.
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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.