Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degree) at Grove City College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,649

Est. from PA median (15 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$27,000

Est. from PA median (7 programs)

Analysis

Similar special education programs in Pennsylvania suggest first-year earnings around $49,000—a figure that places graduates near the national 75th percentile for this field. The estimated $27,000 in debt produces a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning debt equals roughly half of that first year's salary. For a teaching credential that opens doors to a profession with stable demand and defined salary schedules, these fundamentals look reasonable.

However, context matters here. Grove City's zero percent Pell grant enrollment and 1261 average SAT suggest families with resources, yet the estimated debt load mirrors what students carry at more affordable state schools. Compare this to nearby programs: York College graduates report $52,000 in earnings while Millersville and Lebanon Valley both exceed $51,000. If those peer institutions deliver better outcomes for similar or lower debt, the value proposition becomes less clear.

The reality is we're working with estimates because Grove City's special education cohort is too small for the Department of Education to report actual outcomes. For families considering this program, that means understanding you're paying for Grove City's broader institutional culture and approach—not documented career results in this specific major. If special education is the goal, the state's public universities offer a clearer track record at comparable or better cost.

Where Grove City College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all special education and teaching bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania

Special Education and Teaching bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (38 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Grove City CollegeGrove City	$20,890	$48,649*	—	$27,000*	—
York College of PennsylvaniaYork	$24,606	$52,199*	$48,651	$27,000*	0.52
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville	$12,262	$51,664*	$46,704	$29,737*	0.58
Lebanon Valley CollegeAnnville	$50,320	$51,415*	$45,900	$27,000*	0.53
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia	$51,340	$50,698*	—	$27,000*	0.53
Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown	$11,230	$50,645*	$49,619	$27,000*	0.53
National Median	—	$44,139*	—	$26,717*	0.61

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with special education and teaching graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

$64,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

$64,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

$64,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, All Other

All special education teachers not listed separately.

$64,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

$64,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

$59,440/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Special Education Teachers, Elementary School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to elementary school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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 Grove City College, approximately 0% 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 15 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.