Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's degree · Alvernia University · Reading, PA
$48,649Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$45,987Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Alvernia University earn a median of $48,649 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).
Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $52,199 | $26,950 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $51,664 | $27,000 |
| Lebanon Valley College Annville | $51,415 | $26,658 |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $50,698 | $27,000 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown | $50,645 | $27,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $50,327 | $25,500 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $50,159 | $26,000 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $49,835 | $27,000 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $48,302 | $27,000 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie | $46,636 | $24,923 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana | $44,121 | $27,000 |
| Thiel College Greenville | $43,626 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $43,480 | $27,000 |
| Neumann University Aston | $42,488 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $40,012 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Alvernia University make?
The median salary is $48,649 one year after graduation and $45,987 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.