Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · East Carolina University · Greenville, NC

CIP 13.10

$44,185Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,410Median earnings 4 years after
$46,759Median earnings 5 years after
$26,018Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at East Carolina University earn a median of $44,185 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 $26,018, about 59% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Appalachian State University
Boone
$43,283$24,096
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 East Carolina University make?

The median salary is $44,185 one year after graduation and $46,759 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,018.

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