Special Education and Teaching at Radford University
Radford, VA · Master's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Radford University graduates in special education and teaching earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Radford 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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| 247 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $53,964 | $57,861 | #222 | $46,426 |
| 248 | Georgetown College Georgetown, KY | $53,879 | $61,007 | #173 | $46,704 |
| 249 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $53,700 | $63,281 | #134 | $50,720 |
| 250 | Radford University Radford, VA | $53,439 | $48,661 | #274 | $50,536 |
| 251 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $53,346 | $50,774 | #270 | $48,346 |
| 252 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $53,280 | $56,710 | #235 | $50,378 |
| 253 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $53,178 | $50,614 | #271 | $48,979 |
Other Majors at Radford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,832 | $101,223 | #168 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $121,569 | $107,982 | #157 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $79,566 | $65,531 | #141 of 211 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,332 | $70,104 | #48 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,151 | $59,061 | #134 of 453 |
| Psychology | $71,566 | $46,869 | #34 of 92 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,739 | $53,735 | #130 of 243 |
| Social Work | $61,332 | $49,870 | #167 of 279 |
| Education | $54,836 | $48,802 | #182 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $54,651 | $47,838 | #226 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Radford University special education and teaching graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,536 one year after graduating and $53,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Radford University rank for special education and teaching?
Among 280 colleges reporting earnings for special education and teaching graduates, Radford University ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #274 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is special education and teaching at Radford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for special education and teaching ($64,397), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.