# Westfield State University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Westfield, MA. IPEDS 168263, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/westfield-state-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,429
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,678 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in MA: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $55,692): -$2,014
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,420

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,678 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,751 | $45,369 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,517 | $48,602 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,199 | $59,920 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,201 | $76,808 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $23,286 | $98,267 | 7.1 years |

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

## Special Education at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $57,294 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Bridgewater State University | $55,692 | $27,000 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Westfield State University | $53,678 | $27,000 | $16,721 | 54% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $79,970 Springfield, MA, $91,350 MA, $65,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $51,910 Springfield, MA, $72,750 MA, $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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