Special Education and Teaching
Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $60,791 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 $23,912, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Special Education and Teaching (Master's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $57,313 | $31,992 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?
The median salary is $60,791 one year after graduation and $65,215 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,912.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.