Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TX

CIP 13.10

$56,375Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,368Median earnings 4 years after
$58,753Median earnings 5 years after
$18,555Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of $56,375 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 $18,555, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$65,786—
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$64,004$24,699
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$62,215$39,049
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$60,791$23,912
University of North Texas
Denton
$60,365—
Lamar University
Beaumont
$60,177$19,608
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$60,140—
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
$60,084$28,493
Texas A&M University-Victoria
Victoria
$60,024$26,264
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$59,988$30,040
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
$58,804—
Texas A & M International University
Laredo
$58,691$19,455
Sul Ross State University
Alpine
$58,327$17,101
Texas State University
San Marcos
$58,153$30,500
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa
$57,352$17,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Stephen F Austin State University make?

The median salary is $56,375 one year after graduation and $58,753 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,555.

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