Special Education and Teaching
Bachelor's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $46,636 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 $24,923, about 53% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| Alvernia University Reading | $48,649 | — |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $48,302 | $27,000 |
| 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 Mercyhurst University make?
The median salary is $46,636 one year after graduation and $49,564 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,923.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.