Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Fitchburg State University earn a median of $59,740 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 $21,659, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $65,431 | — |
| American International College Springfield | $60,590 | $23,297 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $60,292 | — |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $59,583 | — |
| Boston University Boston | $59,238 | $33,500 |
| Lesley University Cambridge | $58,625 | $32,257 |
| Simmons University Boston | $58,142 | $36,597 |
| Salem State University Salem | $58,024 | $19,649 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $57,760 | $20,500 |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee | $57,569 | $38,151 |
| Lasell University Newton | $57,005 | — |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $56,729 | — |
| Assumption University Worcester | $55,180 | — |
| Regis College Weston | $50,691 | — |
| Cambridge College Boston | $50,666 | $20,881 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Fitchburg State University make?
The median salary is $59,740 one year after graduation and $69,942 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,659.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.