The Special Education major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Education, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Education, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1081 Occupation: Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | 59,090 | N/A | N/A |
Special Education Teachers, Preschool SOC: 25-2051 Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $62,190 | 28,200 | N/A | N/A |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2057 Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $64,880 | 95,330 | N/A | N/A |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2058 Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $69,590 | 162,780 | N/A | N/A |
Special Education Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-2059 Occupation: Special Education Teachers, All Other | $67,430 | 39,350 | N/A | N/A |
Interpreters and Translators SOC: 27-3091 Occupation: Interpreters and Translators | $59,440 | 53,360 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,090 | 59,090 |
| 2023 | $73,240 | 60,860 |
| 2022 | $66,930 | 58,280 |
| 2021 | $63,910 | 58,780 |
| 2020 | $65,440 | 57,560 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,190 | 28,200 |
| 2023 | $65,270 | 24,850 |
| 2022 | $62,240 | 22,970 |
| 2021 | $62,420 | 21,130 |
| 2020 | $61,400 | 20,300 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,880 | 95,330 |
| 2023 | $66,600 | 88,850 |
| 2022 | $62,990 | 82,970 |
| 2021 | $61,820 | 79,070 |
| 2020 | $61,820 | 80,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,590 | 162,780 |
| 2023 | $66,620 | 158,150 |
| 2022 | $63,560 | 152,490 |
| 2021 | $62,120 | 145,690 |
| 2020 | $62,320 | 142,500 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,430 | 39,350 |
| 2023 | $67,190 | 43,700 |
| 2022 | $63,950 | 42,780 |
| 2021 | $61,720 | 38,000 |
| 2020 | $62,820 | 32,950 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | 53,360 |
| 2023 | $57,090 | 51,560 |
| 2022 | $53,640 | 52,160 |
| 2021 | $49,110 | 52,170 |
| 2020 | $52,330 | 56,920 |