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

Athens, GA. IPEDS 139959, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-georgia/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,137
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,259 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (4 colleges, $52,266): -$1,007
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,259 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,085 | $33,957 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $8,686 | $36,481 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,096 | $55,003 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,942 | $71,156 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,079 | $75,932 | 4.3 years |

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

## Special Education at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia College & State University | $54,380 | $26,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Georgia Southern University | $53,272 | $23,687 | $15,267 | 55% |
| University of Georgia | $51,259 | $25,000 | $13,936 | 90% |
| University of North Georgia | $50,673 | not reported | $9,823 | 37% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $60,610 Athens-Clarke County, GA, $72,880 GA, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Athens-Clarke County, GA, $57,880 GA, $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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