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

Morehead, KY. IPEDS 157386, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morehead-state-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,999
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $39,777 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,878 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in KY: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (5 colleges, $39,777): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,481

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $39,777 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,150 | $30,674 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $7,057 | $30,275 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $8,874 | $38,069 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $13,341 | $57,233 | 9.1 years |
| 110k+ | $15,164 | $65,054 | 10.4 years |

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

## Special Education at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | $42,964 | $30,750 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Western Kentucky University | $40,705 | $27,000 | $10,990 | 56% |
| Morehead State University | $39,777 | $26,878 | $9,793 | 52% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $38,991 | $28,381 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Murray State University | $36,657 | $20,775 | $9,096 | 61% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage not reported metro, $60,060 KY, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported metro, $53,590 KY, $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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