# Athens State University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Athens, AL. IPEDS 100812, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/athens-state-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,668
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,550 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,215 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in AL: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $50,584): -$3,034
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,708

## Special Education at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $55,544 | $22,250 | $24,323 | 82% |
| The University of Alabama | $50,763 | $26,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Jacksonville State University | $50,404 | $24,250 | $14,279 | 55% |
| Athens State University | $47,550 | $29,215 | not reported | not reported |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $62,350 Huntsville, AL, $64,520 AL, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $40,490 Huntsville, AL, $46,130 AL, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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