# University of Arkansas: Special Education (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, AR. IPEDS 106397, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,718
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,054 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in AR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,796

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,054 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,319 | $60,713 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,322 | $60,725 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,934 | $67,560 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,772 | $88,073 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,470 | $95,273 | 4.6 years |

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

## Special Education at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $53,054 | $20,500 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of Central Arkansas | $43,536 | $19,250 | $16,511 | 54% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $61,680 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $54,290 AR, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $48,490 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $52,490 AR, $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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