Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Florida
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Florida Memorial UniversityMiami Gardens · Debt not reported$82,2372University of West FloridaPensacola · Debt not reported$67,6663Florida International UniversityMiami · Debt not reported$66,8514Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · Debt not reported$65,3805St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens · Debt not reported$63,0096University of Central FloridaOrlando · Debt not reported$60,9207Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$58,9728University of South FloridaTampa · Debt not reported$58,4119Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo · Debt not reported$53,28010University of FloridaGainesville · Debt not reported$51,700
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $63,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,500–$75,140
- State employment
- 1,290
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $68,690
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,100–$79,060
- State employment
- 900
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $61,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,040–$74,960
- State employment
- 7,940
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $60,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,710–$62,660
- State employment
- 2,630
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $58,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,330–$68,980
- State employment
- 1,370
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $48,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,840–$78,500
- State employment
- 4,200
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens | $82,237 | Not available |
| 2 | University of West Florida | Pensacola | $67,666 | Not available |
| 3 | Florida International University | Miami | $66,851 | Not available |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | $65,380 | Not available |
| 5 | St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | $63,009 | Not available |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $60,920 | Not available |
| 7 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $58,972 | Not available |
| 8 | University of South Florida | Tampa | $58,411 | Not available |
| 9 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | $53,280 | Not available |
| 10 | University of Florida | Gainesville | $51,700 | Not available |
| 11 | Southeastern University | Lakeland | $49,395 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Special Education and Teaching in Florida
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,920 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Florida Memorial University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.