Compare 207 Special Education and Teaching. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,706. Top programs: $83,932+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $58,772 | 15 | $24,454 | Good | $37,652 | High |
| #27 | $58,675 | 25 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #28 | $58,522 | 32 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #29 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $58,182 | 16 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #30 | $58,085 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
| #31 | Salve Regina UniversityPrivate | $57,837 | 18 | $27,000 | Good | $41,621 | High |
| #32 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $57,573 | 24 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #33 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $57,294 | 11 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #34 | $57,096 | 19 | $21,028 | Good | $12,951 | Manageable | |
| #35 | Towson UniversityPublic | $56,971 | 162 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #36 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $56,477 | 21 | $20,500 | Good | $14,512 | Manageable |
| #37 | $56,467 | 7 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable | |
| #38 | $56,311 | 146 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #39 | Elmira CollegePrivate | $56,168 | 5 | $27,000 | Good | $41,567 | High |
| #40 | Keuka CollegePrivate | $55,992 | 35 | $27,000 | Good | $29,800 | High |
| #41 | $55,812 | 200 | $22,000 | Good | $26,471 | Challenging | |
| #42 | Trinity Christian CollegePrivate | $55,713 | 23 | $25,009 | Good | $18,426 | Challenging |
| #43 | $55,692 | 27 | $24,286 | Good | $18,070 | Challenging | |
| #44 | $55,665 | 28 | $19,000 | Excellent | $15,945 | Manageable | |
| #45 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $55,544 | 79 | $21,000 | Good | $43,605 | High |
| #46 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $55,441 | 36 | $24,250 | Good | $17,580 | Challenging |
| #47 | $55,308 | 21 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #48 | $55,244 | 11 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Manageable | |
| #49 | Providence CollegePrivate | $54,927 | 35 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #50 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $54,908 | 73 | $19,500 | Good | $22,092 | Challenging |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
