Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI

CIP 13.10

$49,494Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,814Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$28,288Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Grand Valley State University earn a median of $49,494 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 $28,288, about 57% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Hope College
Holland
$48,630—
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$47,868$31,000
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$47,295—
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$46,522$31,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$44,157$35,750
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$43,777$31,000
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$43,191$29,500
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$41,324$29,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Grand Valley State University make?

The median salary is $49,494 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,288.

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