Special Education and Teaching at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$40,704
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,704
Special Education and Teaching
National Average
$43,252
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
15
Completers (IPEDS)
535
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,485
Median Debt
0.50
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$171/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,704
Median Earnings
Special Education and Teaching at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan University | $70,824 | $26,246 |
| Seton Hall University | $70,367 | $25,000 |
| Pace University | $62,346 | $24,000 |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $61,537 | — |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $61,326 | $18,925 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $59,948 | — |
| Western Washington University | $58,469 | $27,000 |
| Gonzaga University | $57,391 | $27,000 |
| Central Washington University | $57,325 | — |
| Syracuse University | $57,318 | $27,000 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.