Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Hope College · Holland, MI

CIP 13.10

$48,630Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,511Median earnings 3 years after
$50,640Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Hope College earn a median of $48,630 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$49,494$28,288
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 Hope College make?

The median salary is $48,630 one year after graduation and $50,640 after five years.

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