Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

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$57,308Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,777Median earnings 4 years after
$61,863Median earnings 5 years after
$30,668Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Michigan State University earn a median of $57,308 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 $30,668, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$61,223$36,989
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor
$59,950$34,216
Wayne State University
Detroit
$59,676—
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$57,176$23,737
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$57,174$51,263
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$56,065$31,173
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$53,226$18,431

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $57,308 one year after graduation and $61,863 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,668.

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