Special Education and Teaching at Teachers College at Columbia University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Teachers College at Columbia University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Teachers College at Columbia University graduates earn $69k, placing them in the 93th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers College at Columbia University | $69,049 | $67,374 | — | — |
| Pace University | $79,259 | $76,833 | — | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $77,678 | $81,535 | — | — |
| CUNY Hunter College | $77,182 | $76,938 | — | — |
| CUNY City College | $76,836 | $73,848 | — | — |
| Manhattan University | $76,455 | $71,920 | — | — |
| 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 Hunter College New York | $7,382 | $77,182 | — |
| CUNY City College New York | $7,340 | $76,836 | — |
| Manhattan University Riverdale | $50,850 | $76,455 | — |
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). 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.