Special Education and Teaching at Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Lipscomb University graduates in special education and teaching earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lipscomb 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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| 139 | Rivier University Nashua, NH | $63,206 | $58,219 | #217 | — |
| 140 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $63,109 | $64,182 | #114 | $59,658 |
| 141 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $63,109 | $64,182 | #115 | $59,658 |
| 142 | Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $63,058 | $68,884 | #63 | $51,798 |
| 143 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $63,009 | $67,065 | #77 | — |
| 144 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $62,786 | $59,974 | #186 | $53,829 |
| 145 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $62,753 | $59,943 | #188 | $57,948 |
Other Majors at Lipscomb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $127,250 | $100,054 | #38 of 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $106,199 | $66,833 | #77 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $90,589 | $69,501 | #492 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $73,891 | $60,024 | #163 of 453 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $66,213 | — | #20 of 52 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $65,590 | — | #93 of 380 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $64,350 | $43,548 | #18 of 26 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $64,190 | — | #34 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,534 | — | #158 of 285 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,936 | $51,922 | #109 of 190 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,187 | $44,668 | #251 of 322 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $53,211 | $34,077 | #176 of 204 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $43,722 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lipscomb University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,798 one year after graduating and $63,058 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lipscomb University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Lipscomb University ranks #142 by median pay four years after graduation, and #63 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Lipscomb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,466.
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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.