# Grand Valley State University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Allendale, MI. IPEDS 170082, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $49,494
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,814 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,350 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in MI: 7 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (9 colleges, $50,095): -$281
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,444

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,814 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,272 | $54,242 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,902 | $52,607 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,861 | $56,846 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,609 | $73,412 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,534 | $99,600 | 6.1 years |

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

## Special Education at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $58,522 | $26,375 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $58,182 | $43,500 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $54,303 | $31,000 | $15,407 | 46% |
| Western Michigan University | $50,665 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $50,095 | $31,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $50,078 | $29,873 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Grand Valley State University | $49,814 | $30,350 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $49,463 | not reported | $32,811 | 48% |
| Spring Arbor University | $42,461 | $29,750 | $19,353 | 64% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $61,850 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $74,600 MI, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $51,030 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, $45,310 MI, $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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