Median Earnings (1yr)
$62,696
76th percentile (40th in NJ)
Sample Size
47
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Monmouth University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Monmouth University graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 76th 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 Jersey

Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Monmouth University$62,696$58,389
Montclair State University$69,017$59,074
Rowan University$66,244$61,689
Kean University$66,012$62,563
New Jersey City University$65,141$57,968
The College of New Jersey$64,759$61,673
National Median$56,893

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Montclair State University
Montclair
$14,766$69,017
Rowan University
Glassboro
$15,700$66,244
Kean University
Union
$13,426$66,012
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
$13,971$65,141
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$18,685$64,759

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 Monmouth University, approximately 30% 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.