Special Education and Teaching at Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 667 graduates a year
Western Governors University graduates in special education and teaching earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Governors University 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 |
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| 72 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $52,302 | $53,192 | #86 | $43,626 |
| 73 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $52,173 | $53,609 | #80 | $35,023 |
| 74 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $52,142 | $54,256 | #71 | $48,378 |
| 75 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $52,090 | $49,369 | #131 | $46,271 |
| 76 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $52,008 | $55,795 | #42 | $51,306 |
| 77 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $51,949 | $52,833 | #90 | $50,159 |
| 78 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $51,908 | $54,013 | #74 | $47,592 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Western Governors University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,488 | $63,218 | $10,318 |
Other Majors at Western Governors University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $131,198 | $95,292 | #2 of 54 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $129,303 | $92,416 | #2 of 99 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $108,836 | $84,242 | #82 of 459 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $107,585 | $93,151 | #2 of 27 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,114 | $85,861 | #168 of 966 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $89,625 | $74,026 | — |
| Computer Science | — | $83,860 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,654 | $66,432 | #94 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,644 | $66,651 | #10 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,767 | $58,784 | #337 of 796 |
| Marketing | $71,431 | $52,877 | #167 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,284 | $44,958 | #139 of 345 |
| Education | $49,646 | $41,421 | #35 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Governors University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,271 one year after graduating and $52,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Governors University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Western Governors University ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Western Governors University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,937.
← All data for Western Governors 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.