Compare 9 Special Education and Teaching. programs in Indiana. Average earnings: $42,231.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Special Education and Teaching tells a different story. Across 9 programs, earnings range from $32,925 to $51,531—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Indiana University-Bloomington's Special Education and Teaching program leads with graduates earning $51,531, well above the $42,231 state average. Purdue follows at $48,773, while Ball State delivers $45,379 with the largest cohort size of 65 students—proving that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Indiana University-Bloomington graduates borrow $19,509 and face just a 9.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with less than 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $51,531
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
9.2% payment burden | Good
23.7% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,531 | 35 | $19,509 | Good | $32,850 | High | |
| #2 | $48,773 | 26 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #3 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $45,379 | 65 | $23,250 | Manageable | $20,800 | High |
| #4 | $43,225 | 17 | $20,105 | Manageable | $13,626 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $41,485 | 5 | $24,000 | Manageable | $17,049 | High |
| #6 | $39,852 | 10 | $24,250 | Challenging | $12,987 | High | |
| #7 | $39,062 | 28 | $19,512 | Manageable | $19,094 | High | |
| #8 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | $37,844 | 11 | $25,576 | Challenging | $24,974 | High |
| #9 | $32,925 | 7 | $19,500 | High | $31,412 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
