Special Education and Teaching

Graduate certificate · University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC

CIP 13.10

$52,406Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$57,946Median earnings 4 years after

$60,167Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Special Education and Teaching at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn a median of $52,406 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $69,147 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,853–$82,489).

Special Education and Teaching (Graduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Appalachian State University Boone	$43,565	—

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Other programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree$83,492
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$83,385
Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree$80,306
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$73,660
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$73,445
Civil EngineeringMaster's degree$73,145
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PhysicsBachelor's degree$70,150
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Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,034
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Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree$67,934
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$67,822

Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte make?

The median salary is $52,406 one year after graduation and $60,167 after five years.

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