Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO

CIP 13.10

$54,988Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,267Median earnings 4 years after
$60,811Median earnings 5 years after
$33,881Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $54,988 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 $33,881, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$52,083$40,077
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood
$42,916$34,446

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Northern Colorado make?

The median salary is $54,988 one year after graduation and $60,811 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $33,881.

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