Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 13.10

$47,017Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$47,592Median earnings 4 years after

$51,536Median earnings 5 years after

$25,500Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $47,017 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 $25,500, about 54% of first-year earnings.

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

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha	$37,998	$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $47,017 one year after graduation and $51,536 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.

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