Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Florida International University · Miami, FL

CIP 13.10

$61,563Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,851Median earnings 4 years after
$65,074Median earnings 5 years after
$30,649Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Florida International University earn a median of $61,563 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 $30,649, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens
$69,656—
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$58,479$24,649
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$56,136$26,100
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$55,480$125,828
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$55,333—
University of South Florida
Tampa
$52,101$38,277
University of Florida
Gainesville
$51,147$20,672
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$50,378—
Southeastern University
Lakeland
$39,595$25,309

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $61,563 one year after graduation and $65,074 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,649.

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