Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · University of West Georgia · Carrollton, GA

CIP 13.10

$67,672Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,278Median earnings 4 years after
$71,784Median earnings 5 years after
$22,800Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of West Georgia earn a median of $67,672 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 $22,800, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$59,563—
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$59,125$41,000
Valdosta State University
Valdosta
$56,492$29,482
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 University of West Georgia make?

The median salary is $67,672 one year after graduation and $71,784 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,800.

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