Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Niagara University · Niagara University, NY

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$53,815Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,832Median earnings 3 years after
$54,195Median earnings 5 years after
$34,325Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Niagara University earn a median of $53,815 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). Median debt is $34,325, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$79,259$37,830
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
$77,678$24,807
CUNY Hunter College
New York
$77,182$30,530
CUNY City College
New York
$76,836$23,914
Manhattan University
Riverdale
$76,455$25,131
Hofstra University
Hempstead
$76,264$48,201
Long Island University
Brookville
$75,868$47,800
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$75,783$25,000
St. John's University-New York
Queens
$75,441$31,800
College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island
$75,212$18,524
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$74,496$21,433
Fordham University
Bronx
$71,684$32,501
Teachers College at Columbia University
New York
$69,049$41,000
Adelphi University
Garden City
$67,573$52,625
Manhattanville University
Purchase
$67,476$29,882

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Niagara University make?

The median salary is $53,815 one year after graduation and $54,195 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,325.

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