Special Education and Teaching at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in special education and teaching earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 82% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific University 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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| 156 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $62,175 | $63,886 | #118 | $53,842 |
| 157 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $62,105 | $61,018 | #172 | $56,893 |
| 158 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $62,066 | $60,979 | #174 | $60,274 |
| 159 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,047 | $62,413 | #151 | $53,398 |
| 160 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $61,736 | $62,767 | #145 | $57,313 |
| 161 | Morningside University Sioux City, IA | $61,726 | $64,928 | #103 | $55,760 |
| 162 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $61,632 | $63,984 | #116 | $55,624 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $128,605 | $117,165 | #97 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $100,098 | $78,336 | #58 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,510 | $86,143 | #456 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $81,207 | $48,556 | #34 of 322 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,584 | $65,524 | #60 of 243 |
| Social Work | $66,596 | $51,507 | #85 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,746 | $49,375 | #201 of 380 |
| Education | — | $48,742 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $46,651 | $49,513 | #67 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,398 one year after graduating and $62,047 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Pacific University ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #151 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $51,166.
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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.