Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC

CIP 13.10

$42,584Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,494Median earnings 4 years after
$51,603Median earnings 5 years after
$19,039Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $42,584 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 $19,039, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
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
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$41,376$20,485

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $42,584 one year after graduation and $51,603 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,039.

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