Compare 206 Special Education and Teaching. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,730. Top programs: $83,932+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #176 | $38,670 | 16 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #177 | Mars Hill UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 6 | $26,000 | Challenging | $15,115 | High |
| #178 | Keystone CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 13 | $26,000 | Challenging | $25,158 | High |
| #179 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $38,153 | 5 | $26,000 | Challenging | $42,940 | High |
| #180 | $37,856 | 9 | $21,474 | Challenging | $17,287 | High | |
| #181 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $37,568 | 12 | $24,000 | Challenging | $17,049 | High |
| #182 | Huntington UniversityPrivate | $37,363 | 9 | $25,576 | Challenging | $24,974 | High |
| #183 | Carson-Newman UniversityPrivate | $37,054 | 15 | $21,500 | Challenging | $17,541 | High |
| #184 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $36,999 | 11 | $25,750 | Challenging | $24,000 | High |
| #185 | Missouri Baptist UniversityPrivate | $36,929 | 20 | $22,500 | Challenging | $17,265 | High |
| #186 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $36,657 | 33 | $20,500 | Challenging | $18,465 | High |
| #187 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $36,521 | 14 | $22,500 | Challenging | $30,006 | High |
| #188 | $36,398 | 6 | $20,547 | Challenging | $14,710 | High | |
| #189 | Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate | $36,131 | 13 | $26,000 | High | $30,259 | High |
| #190 | $35,861 | 10 | $17,367 | Manageable | $11,366 | High | |
| #191 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $35,772 | 26 | $20,500 | Challenging | $18,968 | High |
| #192 | Bellarmine UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 18 | $25,000 | High | $23,000 | High |
| #193 | Alvernia UniversityPrivate | $34,704 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $36,500 | High |
| #194 | Walsh UniversityPrivate | $34,633 | 18 | $27,000 | High | $26,359 | High |
| #195 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 7 | $26,700 | High | $22,081 | High |
| #196 | $33,993 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $24,155 | High | |
| #197 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $33,828 | 17 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High |
| #198 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | $33,281 | 7 | $27,000 | High | $38,000 | High |
| #199 | Muskingum UniversityPrivate | $33,281 | 14 | $25,369 | High | $21,502 | High |
| #200 | $33,138 | 8 | $15,650 | Challenging | $11,640 | 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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
