Special Education and Teaching at Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Point Park University graduates in special education and teaching earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Point Park 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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| 235 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $55,165 | $58,626 | #207 | $49,410 |
| 236 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $55,090 | $56,582 | #236 | $52,580 |
| 237 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $55,004 | $57,234 | #228 | $54,553 |
| 238 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,901 | $55,835 | #241 | — |
| 239 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $54,758 | $53,799 | #253 | — |
| 240 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $54,537 | $58,199 | #218 | $50,916 |
| 241 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $54,433 | $61,115 | #170 | $50,797 |
Other Majors at Point Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $90,722 | $67,391 | #488 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $89,825 | — | #106 of 211 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $86,554 | — | #6 of 6 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $67,919 | — | #40 of 190 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $27,455 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Park University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Park University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Point Park University ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #241 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Point Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.