Special Education and Teaching at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in special education and teaching earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston State 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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| 60 | Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD | $71,297 | $62,571 | #148 | $64,018 |
| 61 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $71,030 | $64,633 | #107 | — |
| 62 | Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | $70,959 | $62,280 | #154 | $59,785 |
| 63 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $70,757 | $71,939 | #43 | $62,215 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $70,150 | $61,774 | #161 | $65,431 |
| 65 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $70,102 | $66,723 | #79 | $57,206 |
| 66 | Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ | $69,602 | $61,089 | #171 | — |
Other Majors at Sam Houston State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $136,772 | $97,900 | #14 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,143 | $88,636 | #362 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,132 | $69,002 | #233 of 349 |
| Homeland Security | $82,876 | $61,091 | #22 of 28 |
| Music | $68,888 | — | #4 of 98 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $65,953 | $63,102 | #96 of 285 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $65,804 | $59,787 | #301 of 453 |
| Library Science and Administration | $64,781 | $62,209 | #9 of 54 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $62,520 | $57,928 | #77 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $62,489 | — | #96 of 302 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,489 | $51,544 | #71 of 115 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,708 | — | #89 of 165 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $57,746 | $44,512 | #238 of 322 |
| History | $54,943 | $46,738 | #21 of 36 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $52,024 | $53,444 | #45 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,215 one year after graduating and $70,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,049.
← All data for Sam Houston State 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.