Special Education and Teaching at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Master's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in special education and teaching earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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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| 172 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $60,958 | $63,284 | #133 | $53,586 |
| 173 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,920 | $64,842 | #105 | $58,479 |
| 174 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,901 | $53,452 | #256 | $62,864 |
| 175 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,899 | $61,916 | #159 | $55,668 |
| 176 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $60,835 | $55,396 | #242 | $53,714 |
| 177 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $60,630 | $53,391 | #257 | $56,729 |
| 178 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $60,626 | $60,263 | #183 | $59,316 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,668 one year after graduating and $60,899 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.