Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY

CIP 13.10

$38,978Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,389Median earnings 4 years after
$68,312Median earnings 5 years after
$18,400Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $38,978 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 $18,400, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$62,346$24,000
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$55,881$27,000
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn
$49,413$5,500
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo
$37,229$22,500
St. Joseph's University-New York
Brooklyn
$35,041$22,500
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo
$16,737$19,450

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from SUNY Old Westbury make?

The median salary is $38,978 one year after graduation and $68,312 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,400.

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