Special Education and Teaching at Auburn University at Montgomery
Master's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Alabama
Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $52,593* | $53,042 | — | — |
| University of West Alabama | $56,329* | $54,699 | — | — |
| University of North Alabama | $54,447* | — | — | — |
| University of South Alabama | $53,827* | — | — | — |
| Jacksonville State University | $51,358* | — | — | — |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $50,356* | $51,794 | — | — |
| National Median | $56,893* | — | — | — |
Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Alabama Livingston | $10,990 | $56,329 | — |
| University of North Alabama Florence | $11,990 | $54,447 | — |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $9,676 | $53,827 | — |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $12,426 | $51,358 | — |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $8,832 | $50,356 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Auburn University at Montgomery, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.