U.S. median for this major: $51,258.
College Scorecard field of study; 31 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 61% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,602.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Athens State University Special Education: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Special Education nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Athens State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
This college does not report how long its bachelor's students take to finish (IPEDS), so we can't estimate the cost to finish.
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Special Education at Alabama colleges
Every Alabama college we cover that reports Special Education graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn University | $55,544 | $22,250 | $24,323 | 82% |
| 2 | The University of Alabama | $50,763 | $26,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| 3 | Jacksonville State University | $50,404 | $24,250 | $14,279 | 55% |
| 4 | Athens State University | $47,550 | $29,215 | — | — |
8 more Alabama colleges offer Special Education but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Special Education graduates
Special education teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interpreters and Translators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Athens State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
Net price by income is not reported for this school.
College Scorecard
About Athens State University
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: — within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $50,273
- Full cost breakdown · all 34 majors · overview
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Athens State University Special Education questions
How much do Athens State University Special Education graduates earn?
Special Education graduates of Athens State University earn a median $47,550 four years after graduating and $43,668 one year after. The U.S. median for Special Education graduates across 175 colleges is $51,258.
How much debt do Athens State University Special Education graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Special Education graduates of Athens State University is $29,215, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,602.
Is Athens State University a good school for Special Education in Alabama?
On pay, Special Education graduates of Athens State University earn $47,550 four years out, $3,034 below the median for the same major across 4 Alabama colleges ($50,584) and $3,708 below the U.S. median ($51,258). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Athens State University rank for Special Education in Alabama?
Of 4 Alabama colleges reporting Special Education graduate earnings, Athens State University ranks 4th. The highest is Auburn University at $55,544.
What jobs do Special Education graduates get?
A common career is special education teacher, with a median wage of $62,350 in the Huntsville, AL area and $65,120 nationally. Others include interpreters and translators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Athens State University Special Education: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/special-education (College Scorecard and BLS data).