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Special Needs Education Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Special Needs Education but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Special Needs Education but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Special Needs Education majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Special Needs Education majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Special Needs Education majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 50,500 |
| 29 | Special Education Teachers | 50,200 |
| 4 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 40,000 |
| 4 | Secondary School Teachers | 53,400 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Teacher Assistants | 22,000 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 40,100 |
| 2 | Childcare Workers | 24,000 |
| 1 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 17,800 |
| 1 | Social Workers | 42,700 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 63,000 |
| 19 | Special Education Teachers | 64,100 |
| 9 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 61,800 |
| 3 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 23,500 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 23,800 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 30,400 |
| 2 | Social Workers | 52,900 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 41,100 |
| 2 | Education Administrators | 65,900 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 82,600 |
| 23 | Special Education Teachers | 81,700 |
| 9 | Education Administrators | 110,000 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 83,800 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Counselors | 79,000 |
| 2 | Education, Training, and Library Workers, nec | 86,400 |
| 2 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 43,500 |
| 1 | Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers | 61,400 |
| 1 | Postsecondary Teachers | 86,200 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Special Needs Education majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Special Needs Education majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,800 |
| 3 | Child day care services | 36,500 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 49,400 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 41,100 |
| 2 | Health services, n.e.c. | 54,000 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 38,800 |
| 1 | Eating and drinking places | 17,400 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 66,700 |
| 1 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 49,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Special Needs Education majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Elementary and secondary schools | 77,100 |
| 6 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Child day care services | 23,900 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 77,100 |
| 2 | Educational services, n.e.c. | 39,200 |
| 2 | Social services, n.e.c. | 46,400 |
| 1 | Health services, n.e.c. | 51,400 |
| 1 | Religious organizations | 24,800 |
| 1 | Hospitals | 66,700 |
| 1 | Administration of human resources programs | 72,100 |
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