Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 13.10

$52,101Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,411Median earnings 4 years after
$57,114Median earnings 5 years after
$38,277Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of South Florida earn a median of $52,101 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 $38,277, about 73% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens
$69,656—
Florida International University
Miami
$61,563$30,649
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 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 University of South Florida make?

The median salary is $52,101 one year after graduation and $57,114 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,277.

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