Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,022Median earnings 3 years after
$55,157Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at The University of Alabama earn a median of $47,022. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764).

Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of West Alabama
Livingston
$56,329$34,166
University of North Alabama
Florence
$54,447—
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$53,827—
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$51,358$27,992
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$50,356$37,000
Auburn University
Auburn
$49,804$30,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from The University of Alabama make?

The median salary is $47,022 and $55,157 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.