Special Education and Teaching

Associate's degree · Chemeketa Community College · Salem, OR

CIP 13.10

$32,829Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$42,286Median earnings 4 years after

$40,592Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $32,829 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $37,614 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,097–$51,102).

Other programs at Chemeketa Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$79,890
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$75,797
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$42,808
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$35,827
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$33,802
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$33,406
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,163
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$39,184
Social WorkAssociate's degree$27,205
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$44,420
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$35,214
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$29,083
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$82,215
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsNon-credential program$95,202
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$39,381
Hospitality Administration/ManagementAssociate's degree$11,105

Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Chemeketa Community College make?

The median salary is $32,829 one year after graduation and $40,592 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.