# Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: Special Education (bachelor's)

Saint Mary of the Woods, IN. IPEDS 152381, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-mary-of-the-woods-college/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,943
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,577 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,252 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in IN: 6 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (7 colleges, $50,212): -$6,635
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,681

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,577 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $33,513 | $137,403 | 17.1 years |
| 30-48k | $36,071 | $147,891 | 18.4 years |
| 48-75k | $31,036 | $127,248 | 15.8 years |
| 75-110k | $32,724 | $134,168 | 16.7 years |
| 110k+ | $26,604 | $109,076 | 13.6 years |

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

## Special Education at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $55,308 | $26,276 | $14,600 | 83% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $52,008 | $19,500 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Ball State University | $51,267 | $23,250 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $50,212 | not reported | $19,932 | 69% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $46,769 | $27,000 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | $43,577 | $23,252 | $31,872 | 47% |
| Vincennes University | $43,559 | $21,710 | $11,225 | 39% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $51,320 Terre Haute, IN, $58,760 IN, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Terre Haute, IN, $48,140 IN, $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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