Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Auburn University · Auburn, AL

CIP 13.10

$49,804Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,089Median earnings 4 years after
$53,559Median earnings 5 years after
$30,750Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Auburn University earn a median of $49,804 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764). Median debt is $30,750, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Auburn University make?

The median salary is $49,804 one year after graduation and $53,559 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,750.

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