Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Southern Connecticut State University · New Haven, CT

CIP 13.10

$58,018Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,840Median earnings 4 years after
$63,134Median earnings 5 years after
$23,120Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $58,018 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 $23,120, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Hartford
West Hartford
$60,786—
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
$60,665$20,500
University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford
$56,400$23,296
Quinnipiac University
Hamden
$56,367$31,586

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Southern Connecticut State University make?

The median salary is $58,018 one year after graduation and $63,134 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,120.

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