Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 15 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · Debt not reported$71,4592University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston · Debt not reported$70,1503Simmons UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$69,1104College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee · Debt not reported$68,5825Lesley UniversityCambridge · Debt not reported$68,3846American International CollegeSpringfield · Debt not reported$67,7427Boston UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$66,3648Regis CollegeWeston · Debt not reported$65,4219Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg · Debt not reported$64,92710Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater · Debt not reported$64,424
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
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
- $79,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,160–$104,760
- State employment
- 2,050
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $99,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $78,540–$109,510
- State employment
- 710
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $84,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,470–$99,780
- State employment
- 3,110
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $83,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $72,670–$101,520
- State employment
- 5,470
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $78,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,610–$96,370
- State employment
- 300
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $72,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,050–$93,010
- State employment
- 2,280
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $71,459 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | Boston | $70,150 | Not available |
| 3 | Simmons University | Boston | $69,110 | Not available |
| 4 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | Chicopee | $68,582 | Not available |
| 5 | Lesley University | Cambridge | $68,384 | Not available |
| 6 | American International College | Springfield | $67,742 | Not available |
| 7 | Boston University | Boston | $66,364 | Not available |
| 8 | Regis College | Weston | $65,421 | Not available |
| 9 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | $64,927 | Not available |
| 10 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $64,424 | Not available |
| 11 | Salem State University | Salem | $63,889 | Not available |
| 12 | Endicott College | Beverly | $63,477 | Not available |
| 13 | Westfield State University | Westfield | $60,630 | Not available |
| 14 | Lasell University | Newton | $59,783 | Not available |
| 15 | Cambridge College | Boston | $48,826 | 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 Massachusetts
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 15 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $65,421 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 Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Boston College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.