Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL

CIP 13.10

$56,136Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,666Median earnings 4 years after
$72,406Median earnings 5 years after
$26,100Median federal debt
289Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of West Florida earn a median of $56,136 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 $26,100, about 46% 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—
Florida International University
Miami
$61,563$30,649
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$58,479$24,649
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 University of West Florida make?

The median salary is $56,136 one year after graduation and $72,406 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,100.

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