Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · National Louis University · Chicago, IL

CIP 13.10

$57,644Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,083Median earnings 4 years after
$69,716Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
90Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at National Louis University earn a median of $57,644 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 $41,000, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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
DePaul University
Chicago
$67,561$27,333
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
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 National Louis University make?

The median salary is $57,644 one year after graduation and $69,716 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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