Education Graduate Salaries in New York
Federal earnings data for every New York college offering Education, ranked by 10-year median graduate salary. Sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — real tax-reported income, not surveys.
Education in New York. Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Typical career paths: Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, High School Teacher, School Counselor, Principal/Administrator. Median starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000. School choice can swing graduate earnings by 30–60% — which is why we rank by federal data, not prestige.
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard College New York, NY | $98,280 | $28,930 |
| 2 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $96,328 | $29,409 |
| 3 | Manhattan University Riverdale, NY | $92,904 | $25,074 |
| 4 | New York University New York, NY | $90,957 | $35,737 |
| 5 | Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY | $86,212 | $26,735 |
| 6 | Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY | $84,453 | $42,789 |
| 7 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $80,969 | $26,646 |
| 8 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $80,471 | $31,617 |
| 9 | Pace University New York, NY | $77,411 | $30,721 |
| 10 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $76,994 | $26,250 |
| 11 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $76,540 | $30,647 |
| 12 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,502 | $1,051 |
| 13 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $70,258 | $33,233 |
| 14 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $69,594 | $1,557 |
| 15 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $69,504 | $4,766 |
| 16 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $68,324 | $1,272 |
| 17 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $68,139 | $19,350 |
| 18 | Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY | $67,320 | $23,835 |
| 19 | Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | $66,557 | $36,296 |
| 20 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $66,519 | $950 |
| 21 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $66,205 | $25,971 |
| 22 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $65,934 | $23,862 |
| 23 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $65,181 | $541 |
| 24 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $63,820 | $18,178 |
| 25 | Elmira College Elmira, NY | $63,320 | $23,178 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are 10-year median income for graduates of each institution (all majors, since program-level earnings are released only for select fields). Refreshed every 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What do Education graduates earn in New York?
The median 10-year earnings for Education graduates from New York colleges is $66,519, with a range from $37,469 at lower-earning schools to $98,280 at top-earning schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Which New York school has the highest Education graduate salary?
Barnard College ranks first among New York schools offering Education, with a 10-year median graduate salary of $98,280.
How is "graduate salary" measured?
These figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. They reflect actual federal tax-reported income of all graduates 10 years after enrollment — including those who pursued graduate school and those who took industry jobs. They are not survey-based.
Are these salaries adjusted for cost of living?
No. These are raw federal earnings figures. New York salaries should be considered in context of local cost of living. For example, $90,000 in California has different purchasing power than $90,000 in North Carolina.