Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus earn a median of $59,658 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 $31,107, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family University Philadelphia | $64,967 | $26,161 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley | $62,051 | $17,743 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem | $60,267 | — |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $59,658 | $31,107 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $57,691 | $30,750 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $57,286 | $30,750 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $56,750 | — |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia | $56,588 | $37,600 |
| Lincoln University Lincoln University | $55,626 | — |
| Eastern University Saint Davids | $53,901 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $53,801 | $23,172 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $50,894 | — |
| Mercyhurst University Erie | $49,887 | $18,584 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $48,432 | $29,578 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $45,505 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus make?
The median salary is $59,658 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,107.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.