Special Education and Teaching at Arcadia University
Glenside, PA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Arcadia University graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Arcadia 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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| 66 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $69,602 | $61,089 | #171 | — |
| 67 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $69,444 | $66,096 | #85 | — |
| 68 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $69,373 | $63,808 | #119 | $73,549 |
| 69 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $69,227 | $70,404 | #52 | — |
| 70 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $69,110 | $60,859 | #176 | $58,142 |
| 71 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA | $68,582 | $60,394 | #180 | $57,569 |
| 72 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $68,520 | $65,217 | #102 | $63,285 |
Other Majors at Arcadia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $132,612 | $115,462 | #71 of 216 |
| Public Health | $116,631 | — | #5 of 201 |
| International Business | $95,337 | — | #9 of 15 |
| Genetics | $93,422 | $84,945 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $88,514 | — | #53 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $68,618 | $50,655 | #125 of 322 |
| Security Science and Technology | $67,378 | $56,398 | #29 of 34 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $62,167 | $54,496 | #132 of 380 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,242 | $60,164 | #163 of 285 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $55,263 | $39,493 | #11 of 14 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $52,358 | — | #51 of 75 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arcadia University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,227 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arcadia University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Arcadia University ranks #69 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Arcadia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.