Special Education and Teaching

Master's degree · The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX

CIP 13.10

$57,352Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,366Median earnings 3 years after
$59,645Median earnings 5 years after
$17,250Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at The University of Texas Permian Basin earn a median of $57,352 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 $17,250, about 30% 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
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 Permian Basin make?

The median salary is $57,352 one year after graduation and $59,645 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,250.

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