Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's degree · Bradley University · Peoria, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,175Median earnings 3 years after
$48,522Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Bradley University earn a median of $40,175. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070).
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $51,922 | $18,925 |
| Trinity Christian College Palos Heights | $48,840 | $34,650 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $48,358 | $19,500 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $46,729 | $22,896 |
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $46,578 | $21,029 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $45,831 | $22,500 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $45,323 | $22,500 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale | $44,429 | $21,250 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville | $44,205 | $16,000 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $43,955 | $22,062 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Bradley University make?
The median salary is $40,175 and $48,522 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.