Special Education and Teaching at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in special education and teaching earn 8% less 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 James Madison 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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| 188 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $59,761 | $61,865 | #160 | — |
| 189 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $59,653 | $61,929 | #158 | $57,030 |
| 190 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $59,392 | $61,532 | #165 | $53,957 |
| 191 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $59,379 | $54,070 | #248 | $56,055 |
| 192 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $59,246 | $63,224 | #135 | $54,492 |
| 193 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $59,173 | $61,431 | #166 | $58,196 |
| 194 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $59,151 | $63,123 | #136 | $52,975 |
Other Majors at James Madison University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $150,316 | $110,442 | #62 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $138,766 | $120,817 | #46 of 216 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $111,224 | $71,372 | #37 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,786 | $97,814 | #379 of 432 |
| Political Science and Government | $86,137 | $68,741 | #5 of 16 |
| Public Administration | $81,363 | — | #99 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,377 | $76,714 | #61 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,342 | $60,393 | #88 of 243 |
| Education | $59,635 | — | #23 of 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,878 | $45,101 | #98 of 165 |
| Education | $58,739 | $55,195 | #144 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,228 | $49,231 | #159 of 302 |
| Biology | — | $45,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,055 one year after graduating and $59,379 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, James Madison University ranks #191 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.