Special Education and Teaching at University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 76 graduates a year
University of Akron Main Campus graduates in special education and teaching earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Akron Main Campus 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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| 160 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $43,052 | $45,943 | #155 | $35,709 |
| 161 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $42,964 | $48,648 | #139 | $40,333 |
| 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 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at University of Akron Main Campus
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,705 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Akron Main Campus by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Akron Main Campus special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,073 one year after graduating and $41,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Akron Main Campus rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Akron Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,063.
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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.