# University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Special Education (bachelor's)

Charlotte, NC. IPEDS 199139, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,692
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,301 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,602 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (6 colleges, $48,856): +$445
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,957

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,301 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,357 | $44,535 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,668 | $45,872 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $13,690 | $58,867 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,822 | $85,235 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,761 | $93,572 | 5.9 years |

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

## Special Education at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $52,494 | $19,500 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Appalachian State University | $50,264 | $25,000 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $49,301 | $26,602 | $15,435 | 69% |
| East Carolina University | $48,410 | $26,416 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $48,151 | $24,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Western Carolina University | $47,031 | $20,485 | $13,315 | 60% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $61,050 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $58,260 NC, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $52,640 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $50,030 NC, $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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