Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,573Median earnings 4 years after
$53,954Median earnings 5 years after
$18,125Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Florida State University earn a median of $57,573. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070). Median debt is $18,125, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$56,009—
Miami Dade College
Miami
$53,935$10,778
University of South Florida
Tampa
$50,975—
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale
$49,262—
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$48,147—
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$47,734—
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$46,866$24,249
University of West Florida
Pensacola
$46,643$24,013
Florida International University
Miami
$36,598$17,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $57,573 and $53,954 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,125.

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