Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in New York
Compare 34 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1CUNY City CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$94,6012Pace UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$91,8673CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn · Debt not reported$90,9184CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$88,9785Manhattan UniversityRiverdale · Debt not reported$87,9676College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island · Debt not reported$86,1577CUNY Queens CollegeQueens · Debt not reported$85,3598CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx · Debt not reported$84,7589St. John's University-New YorkQueens · Debt not reported$84,19510Long Island UniversityBrookville · Debt not reported$81,836
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $82,020
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,580–$107,710
- State employment
- 5,430
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $93,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,930–$115,810
- State employment
- 7,870
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $89,310
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,470–$130,550
- State employment
- 15,250
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $68,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,770–$149,560
- State employment
- 6,220
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $65,970
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,690–$81,570
- State employment
- 2,170
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $84,090
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,010–$107,800
- State employment
- 3,240
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY City College | New York | $94,601 | Not available |
| 2 | Pace University | New York | $91,867 | Not available |
| 3 | CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn | $90,918 | Not available |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College | New York | $88,978 | Not available |
| 5 | Manhattan University | Riverdale | $87,967 | Not available |
| 6 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island | $86,157 | Not available |
| 7 | CUNY Queens College | Queens | $85,359 | Not available |
| 8 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx | $84,758 | Not available |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York | Queens | $84,195 | Not available |
| 10 | Long Island University | Brookville | $81,836 | Not available |
| 11 | Adelphi University | Garden City | $80,788 | Not available |
| 12 | Touro University | New York | $80,111 | Not available |
| 13 | Manhattanville University | Purchase | $79,921 | Not available |
| 14 | Fordham University | Bronx | $79,567 | Not available |
| 15 | Hofstra University | Hempstead | $79,507 | Not available |
| 16 | Teachers College at Columbia University | New York | $76,970 | Not available |
| 17 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill | $76,928 | Not available |
| 18 | Bank Street College of Education | New York | $76,086 | Not available |
| 19 | Molloy University | Rockville Centre | $73,479 | Not available |
| 20 | St. Joseph's University-New York | Brooklyn | $70,102 | Not available |
| 21 | Ithaca College | Ithaca | $69,444 | Not available |
| 22 | State University of New York at New Paltz | New Paltz | $68,520 | Not available |
| 23 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $66,858 | Not available |
| 24 | Mount Saint Mary College | Newburgh | $66,761 | Not available |
| 25 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia | $61,562 | Not available |
| 26 | University at Albany | Albany | $60,341 | Not available |
| 27 | Binghamton University | Vestal | $59,933 | Not available |
| 28 | Utica University | Utica | $57,847 | Not available |
| 29 | State University of New York at Cortland | Cortland | $57,719 | Not available |
| 30 | SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo | $57,652 | Not available |
| 31 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh | $56,090 | Not available |
| 32 | Canisius University | Buffalo | $54,413 | Not available |
| 33 | St. John Fisher University | Rochester | $53,346 | Not available |
| 34 | Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester | $53,178 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in New York
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 34 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $76,086 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY City College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.