# University of Nebraska at Omaha: Special Education (bachelor's)

Omaha, NE. IPEDS 181394, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-omaha/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,998
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,665 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,860 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in NE: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (3 colleges, $54,733): +$932
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,407

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,665 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,534 | $47,824 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,614 | $48,188 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $12,324 | $55,951 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $15,540 | $70,552 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,466 | $88,376 | 4.6 years |

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

## Special Education at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $55,665 | $22,860 | $13,441 | 47% |
| Doane University | $54,733 | $27,000 | $26,364 | 57% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $47,592 | $27,000 | $17,747 | 67% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $62,970 Omaha, NE-IA, $62,420 NE, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $53,960 Omaha, NE-IA, $53,050 NE, $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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