Special Education and Teaching at CUNY Hunter College
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Hunter College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Hunter College graduates earn $77k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all special education and teaching masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (58 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College | $77,182 | $76,938 | — | — |
| Pace University | $79,259 | $76,833 | — | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $77,678 | $81,535 | — | — |
| CUNY City College | $76,836 | $73,848 | — | — |
| Manhattan University | $76,455 | $71,920 | — | — |
| Hofstra University | $76,264 | $70,983 | — | — |
| National Median | $56,893 | — | — | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace University New York | $51,424 | $79,259 | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $7,452 | $77,678 | — |
| CUNY City College New York | $7,340 | $76,836 | — |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $50,850 | $76,455 | — |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $55,450 | $76,264 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY Hunter College, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.