Special Education and Teaching at Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Bluffton University graduates in special education and teaching earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bluffton 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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| 162 | Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $42,461 | $44,770 | #158 | $41,324 |
| 163 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $41,782 | $44,588 | #160 | $34,073 |
| 164 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $41,627 | $50,507 | #116 | $40,185 |
| 165 | Bluffton University Bluffton, OH | $41,602 | $44,396 | #161 | — |
| 166 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,163 | $44,135 | #163 | $37,450 |
| 167 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $40,846 | $43,796 | #165 | $38,250 |
| 168 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,705 | $46,090 | #154 | $38,807 |
Other Majors at Bluffton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,243 | $55,253 | #43 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,315 | — | #674 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,308 | $41,608 | #888 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $55,073 | — | #134 of 420 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $47,378 | — | #47 of 50 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,920 | $28,602 | #545 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,290 | — | #516 of 680 |
| Psychology | $42,742 | — | #884 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bluffton University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,602 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bluffton University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Bluffton University ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Bluffton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499).
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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.