Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · St. John's University-New York · Queens, NY

CIP 13.10

$75,441Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,195Median earnings 4 years after
$85,605Median earnings 5 years after
$31,800Median federal debt
60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at St. John's University-New York earn a median of $75,441 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 $31,800, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
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
Touro University
New York
$66,800$24,332

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from St. John's University-New York make?

The median salary is $75,441 one year after graduation and $85,605 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,800.

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