Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Valdosta State University · Valdosta, GA

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$56,492Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,814Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$29,482Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Valdosta State University earn a median of $56,492 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 $29,482, about 52% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$67,672$22,800
University of Georgia
Athens
$59,563—
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$59,125$41,000
Columbus State University
Columbus
$56,177$30,871
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$53,560$27,599

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $56,492 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,482.

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