Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

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$67,561Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,204Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,333Median federal debt
43Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at DePaul University earn a median of $67,561 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 $27,333, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$73,322$28,963
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$69,073$13,262
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest
$64,673$16,300
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$62,249—
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$60,274$26,549
National Louis University
Chicago
$57,644$41,000
Aurora University
Aurora
$56,992$32,101
Illinois State University
Normal
$56,893—
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$54,613$26,470
Lewis University
Romeoville
$51,806$34,166

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $67,561 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,333.

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