Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 13.10

$56,409Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,504Median earnings 4 years after
$63,038Median earnings 5 years after
$40,595Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Portland State University earn a median of $56,409 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,397 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,390–$79,764). Median debt is $40,595, about 72% of first-year earnings.

Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$61,018$41,000
University of Oregon
Eugene
$54,866$35,092
Pacific University
Forest Grove
$53,398$51,166

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $56,409 one year after graduation and $63,038 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,595.

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