Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 13.10

$58,362Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,048Median earnings 4 years after
$57,668Median earnings 5 years after
$27,500Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $58,362 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 $27,500, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lipscomb University
Nashville
$51,798$26,466

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,362 one year after graduation and $57,668 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,500.

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