Special Education and Teaching at Lamar University
Beaumont, TX · Master's Degree · about 288 graduates a year
Lamar University graduates in special education and teaching earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lamar 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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| 117 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $64,816 | $68,341 | #65 | $57,176 |
| 118 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $64,777 | $68,300 | #66 | $57,308 |
| 119 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $64,658 | $56,745 | #233 | $68,814 |
| 120 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $64,598 | $65,677 | #94 | $60,177 |
| 121 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $64,424 | $56,732 | #234 | $57,760 |
| 122 | Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL | $64,421 | $63,293 | #132 | $54,613 |
| 123 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $64,220 | $57,819 | #223 | $56,367 |
Other Majors at Lamar University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,579 | $77,018 | #238 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $98,886 | $68,532 | #126 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,026 | $64,212 | #222 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $68,173 | $62,705 | #100 of 243 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $67,813 | — | #2 of 10 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $66,550 | $64,005 | #55 of 82 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $66,540 | $61,726 | #150 of 322 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,452 | $60,274 | #66 of 115 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $60,234 | $52,271 | #100 of 204 |
| Public Health | $53,206 | $53,620 | #196 of 201 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lamar University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,177 one year after graduating and $64,598 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lamar University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Lamar University ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Lamar University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,608.
← All data for Lamar University · Methodology
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.