Special Education and Teaching at West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
West Texas A & M University graduates in special education and teaching earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Texas A & M 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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| 128 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $63,869 | $65,626 | #95 | $53,491 |
| 129 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $63,853 | $64,920 | #104 | $60,140 |
| 130 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $63,814 | $66,060 | #86 | $56,492 |
| 131 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $63,537 | $64,598 | #109 | — |
| 132 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $63,482 | $65,717 | #93 | $56,177 |
| 133 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $63,477 | $55,898 | #240 | $60,292 |
| 134 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $63,451 | $64,511 | #112 | $64,004 |
Other Majors at West Texas A & M University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems and Services | $143,805 | — | #3 of 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $124,819 | — | #141 of 861 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $121,970 | — | #22 of 69 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $118,510 | — | #261 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $117,518 | — | #34 of 211 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,825 | — | #275 of 349 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,693 | — | #104 of 243 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $65,110 | — | #58 of 82 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,763 | — | #345 of 453 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $62,283 | — | #102 of 302 |
| Social Work | $62,188 | — | #149 of 279 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,555 | — | #119 of 190 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $58,923 | — | #224 of 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Texas A & M University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn $63,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Texas A & M University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, West Texas A & M University ranks #131 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at West Texas A & M University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397).
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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.