Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY

CIP 13.10

$40,333Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,964Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $40,333 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070). Median debt is $27,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.

Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$41,217$25,250
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$40,785$27,000
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$38,807$26,000
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$38,485$28,375
Morehead State University
Morehead
$36,999$25,375
Murray State University
Murray
$36,197$18,687

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,333 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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