Special Education and Teaching at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Master's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon 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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| 106 | Regis College Weston, MA | $65,421 | $57,610 | #224 | $50,691 |
| 107 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $65,380 | $69,589 | #58 | — |
| 108 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $65,323 | $67,623 | #74 | $59,125 |
| 109 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $65,172 | $65,556 | #97 | $61,018 |
| 110 | National Louis University Chicago, IL | $65,083 | $63,944 | #117 | $57,644 |
| 111 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $65,048 | $71,058 | #47 | $58,362 |
| 112 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $65,033 | $57,078 | #231 | $64,759 |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $72,714 | — | #39 of 82 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $69,653 | $56,888 | #125 of 211 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,465 | $50,535 | #165 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,018 one year after graduating and $65,172 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #109 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
← All data for Western Oregon University · Methodology
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.