Special Education and Teaching at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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 |
| … | |||||
| 132 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $47,592 | $49,188 | #134 | $47,017 |
| 133 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $47,566 | $46,733 | #151 | $43,955 |
| 134 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,550 | $53,973 | #75 | $43,668 |
| 135 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $47,465 | $51,850 | #105 | $44,664 |
| 136 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $47,243 | $44,966 | #157 | — |
| 137 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,241 | $43,017 | #167 | $39,699 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $47,239 | $51,604 | #108 | $44,052 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,664 one year after graduating and $47,465 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, University of Memphis ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,852.
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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.