Special Education and Teaching at Dakota State University
Madison, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Dakota State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dakota State University Compares for Special Education and Teaching
All 177 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 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $83,932 | $79,886 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $74,535 | $70,642 | #2 | $61,474 |
| 3 | State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, NY | $74,079 | $70,508 | #3 | — |
| 4 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $72,067 | $63,252 | #11 | — |
| 5 | Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY | $71,781 | $68,321 | #4 | — |
| 6 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $66,767 | $58,600 | #28 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $66,377 | $63,177 | #12 | $49,413 |
| 8 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $64,827 | $65,930 | #7 | $50,698 |
| 9 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,780 | $59,584 | #25 | $52,912 |
| 10 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $64,201 | $66,633 | #6 | $53,159 |
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| 141 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $46,769 | $50,175 | #123 | $44,104 |
| 142 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $46,475 | $49,831 | #125 | $38,040 |
| 143 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $46,315 | $48,193 | #144 | $43,844 |
| 144 | Dakota State University Madison, SD | $46,095 | $49,616 | #130 | $42,318 |
| 145 | Capital University Columbus, OH | $45,924 | $49,008 | #137 | $42,709 |
| 146 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $45,663 | $42,060 | #170 | — |
| 147 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $45,663 | $42,060 | #171 | — |
Other Majors at Dakota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $85,696 | $61,287 | #230 of 459 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $78,637 | $58,166 | #59 of 99 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,841 | $44,748 | #381 of 1176 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,991 | $63,636 | #140 of 148 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,997 | $46,627 | #292 of 680 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $42,513 | $26,379 | #52 of 54 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $41,119 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dakota State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,318 one year after graduating and $46,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dakota State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Dakota State University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,625.
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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.