# Auburn University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Auburn, AL. IPEDS 100858, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,774
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,544 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,250 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (4 colleges, $50,584): +$4,960
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,286

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,544 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,681 | $72,062 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $17,627 | $76,149 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,558 | $88,811 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,808 | $111,491 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $29,547 | $127,643 | 5.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## 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 not reported Auburn-Opelika, AL, $64,520 AL, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Auburn-Opelika, 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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