# Winthrop University: Special Education (bachelor's)

Rock Hill, SC. IPEDS 218964, CIP 13.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/winthrop-university/majors/special-education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,435
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,766 (U.S. median for this major: $51,258 across 175 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,717 (U.S. median $26,602)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,492

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,766 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,608 | $52,701 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,983 | $54,269 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $13,966 | $58,378 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,518 | $77,405 | 6.9 years |
| 110k+ | $21,359 | $89,281 | 7.9 years |

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

## Special Education at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | $49,005 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Winthrop University | $44,766 | $26,717 | $15,343 | 57% |

## Careers
- Special education teacher (SOC 25-2052): median wage $61,050 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, $62,360 SC, $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, $50,860 SC, $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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