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

Memphis, TN. IPEDS 220862, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-memphis/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,664
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,465 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,397 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (5 colleges, $47,239): +$226
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,793

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.46 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,465 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,607 | $47,307 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,968 | $48,917 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,923 | $62,097 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,384 | $77,533 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $18,691 | $83,362 | 6.4 years |

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

## Special Education at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $50,585 | not reported | $18,976 | 74% |
| University of Memphis | $47,465 | $23,397 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $47,239 | $18,493 | $13,359 | 54% |
| East Tennessee State University | $44,224 | not reported | $15,983 | 53% |
| Lee University | $36,999 | not reported | $18,878 | 63% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $64,640 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $62,560 TN, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $66,720 Memphis, TN-MS-AR, $51,080 TN, $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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