Special Education and Teaching at Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
Liberty University graduates in special education and teaching earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Liberty 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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| 134 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,550 | $53,973 | #75 | $43,668 |
| 135 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $47,465 | $51,850 | #105 | $44,664 |
| 136 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $47,243 | $44,966 | #157 | — |
| 137 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $47,241 | $43,017 | #167 | $39,699 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $47,239 | $51,604 | #108 | $44,052 |
| 139 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $47,226 | $50,397 | #121 | $41,871 |
| 140 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $47,031 | $50,471 | #118 | $41,376 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Credentials at Liberty University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,619 | $58,040 | $34,165 |
Other Majors at Liberty University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Liberty University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,699 one year after graduating and $47,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Liberty University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Liberty University ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($50,499), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.