Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 13.10

$43,283Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,264Median earnings 4 years after
$49,424Median earnings 5 years after
$24,096Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Appalachian State University earn a median of $43,283 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 $24,096, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$44,185$26,018
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$42,967$21,000
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$42,692$21,783
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$42,584$19,039
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$41,376$20,485

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,283 one year after graduation and $49,424 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,096.

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