Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Pennsylvania
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Arcadia UniversityGlenside · Debt not reported$69,2272Lincoln UniversityLincoln University · Debt not reported$68,3433Holy Family UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$66,9024Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$66,3795Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park · Debt not reported$63,1096Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park · Debt not reported$63,1097Eastern UniversitySaint Davids · Debt not reported$62,7418La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$58,6589Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$58,61910Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock · Debt not reported$57,999
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $74,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,460–$96,950
- State employment
- 3,390
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $83,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,070–$106,370
- State employment
- 490
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $77,040
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,590–$93,480
- State employment
- 3,710
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $77,000
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,210–$90,160
- State employment
- 11,040
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $76,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,910–$97,760
- State employment
- 450
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $57,040
- Middle 50% wage range
- $45,120–$80,590
- State employment
- 1,420
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | Arcadia University | Glenside | $69,227 | Not available |
| 2 | Lincoln University | Lincoln University | $68,343 | Not available |
| 3 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia | $66,902 | Not available |
| 4 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $66,379 | Not available |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | University Park | $63,109 | Not available |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $63,109 | Not available |
| 7 | Eastern University | Saint Davids | $62,741 | Not available |
| 8 | La Salle University | Philadelphia | $58,658 | Not available |
| 9 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $58,619 | Not available |
| 10 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $57,999 | Not available |
| 11 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $56,241 | Not available |
| 12 | Point Park University | Pittsburgh | $54,901 | Not available |
| 13 | Pennsylvania Western University | California | $53,122 | Not available |
| 14 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | $52,130 | Not available |
| 15 | Seton Hill University | Greensburg | $51,666 | Not available |
| 16 | Mercyhurst University | Erie | $51,575 | 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 Pennsylvania
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,619 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Arcadia University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.