Special Education and Teaching, Other
Any instructional program in special education not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 45
- Annual completions
- 242
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $51k
About this major
Any instructional program in special education not listed above.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education teachers, postsecondary | $72k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Special education teachers, all other | $67k | +1.1% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$51k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$41k
Bachelor's
$51k
Top colleges for Special Education and Teaching, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 0 | 45 | 45 |
| Molloy University | Rockville Centre, NY | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Alvernia University | Reading, PA | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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