Special Education and Teaching at Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Duquesne University graduates in special education and teaching earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Duquesne 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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| 252 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $53,280 | $56,710 | #235 | $50,378 |
| 253 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $53,178 | $50,614 | #271 | $48,979 |
| 254 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $53,122 | $54,026 | #249 | $48,432 |
| 255 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $52,130 | $53,017 | #259 | $45,505 |
| 256 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK | $51,927 | $58,302 | #215 | — |
| 257 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $51,853 | $61,345 | #168 | $51,871 |
| 258 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $51,700 | $55,028 | #245 | $51,147 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Duquesne University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,505 one year after graduating and $52,130 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Duquesne University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Duquesne University ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Duquesne University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less 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.