Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · William Paterson University of New Jersey · Wayne, NJ

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$62,115Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,699Median earnings 4 years after
$71,625Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at William Paterson University of New Jersey earn a median of $62,115 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764).

Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Montclair State University
Montclair
$69,017—
Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield
$69,017—
Rowan University
Glassboro
$66,244$24,176
Kean University
Union
$66,012$47,464
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$65,141$33,271
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$64,759$20,500
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$64,297$20,500
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$64,258—
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$62,864$32,499
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$62,696$27,381
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$61,598—
Saint Peter's University
Jersey City
$59,785—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey make?

The median salary is $62,115 one year after graduation and $71,625 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.