Special Education and Teaching master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 18 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville · Debt not reported$70,7572Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · Debt not reported$66,3363Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine · Debt not reported$65,4384The University of Texas at TylerTyler · Debt not reported$64,9465Lamar UniversityBeaumont · Debt not reported$64,5986Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · Debt not reported$63,8537West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon · Debt not reported$63,5378East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce · Debt not reported$63,4519University of North TexasDenton · Debt not reported$63,31010Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · Debt not reported$62,709
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
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
- $68,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,650–$97,610
- State employment
- 6,400
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
25-2059Special Education Teachers, All Other
- State median wage
- $65,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,590–$71,500
- State employment
- 880
- Projected growth
- +1.9%
- Annual openings
- 2,300
25-2051Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- State median wage
- $65,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,600–$82,420
- State employment
- 2,010
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 2,000
25-2058Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- State median wage
- $64,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,340–$73,180
- State employment
- 10,200
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 10,400
25-2057Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- State median wage
- $63,360
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,070–$71,030
- State employment
- 12,580
- Projected growth
- -0.4%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
27-3091Interpreters and Translators
- State median wage
- $47,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,010–$62,900
- State employment
- 6,780
- Projected growth
- +2.0%
- Annual openings
- 6,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville | $70,757 | Not available |
| 2 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $66,336 | Not available |
| 3 | Sul Ross State University | Alpine | $65,438 | Not available |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Tyler | Tyler | $64,946 | Not available |
| 5 | Lamar University | Beaumont | $64,598 | Not available |
| 6 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $63,853 | Not available |
| 7 | West Texas A&M University | Canyon | $63,537 | Not available |
| 8 | East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $63,451 | Not available |
| 9 | University of North Texas | Denton | $63,310 | Not available |
| 10 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $62,709 | Not available |
| 11 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo | $62,691 | Not available |
| 12 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $62,368 | Not available |
| 13 | Texas Woman's University | Denton | $61,736 | Not available |
| 14 | Midwestern State University | Wichita Falls | $61,418 | Not available |
| 15 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | San Antonio | $61,312 | Not available |
| 16 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $60,899 | Not available |
| 17 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $60,549 | Not available |
| 18 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $56,327 | 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 Texas
What do Special Education and Teaching master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 18 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,709 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Sam Houston State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.