Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · Dominican University · River Forest, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$76,142Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Dominican University earn a median of $76,142. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764).
Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 Dominican University make?
The median salary is $76,142.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.