Special Education and Teaching: certificate earnings by college

Median earnings of special education and teaching graduates (certificate) one year after graduation, at 5 colleges. National median: $41,305, rising to $57,135 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1Leeward Community CollegeHI$67,046——
2University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWI$46,589$57,135—
3Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeIN$41,305$42,535$14,337
4University of Cincinnati-Main CampusOH$40,670—$20,500
5University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash CollegeOH$40,670—$20,500

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do special education and teaching graduates earn?

The median college reports $41,305 in earnings one year after a certificate in special education and teaching and $57,135 four years after. The highest is $67,046 at Leeward Community College.

How much student debt do special education and teaching graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $20,500 at the typical college.