Special Education and Teaching at La Salle University

La Salle's special education program carries moderate debt ($27,000) but delivers first-year earnings that outperform the national median by nearly 10%. That 0.56 debt-to-earnings ratio is solid—graduates earn roughly twice what they borrowed, making the debt manageable on a teacher's salary. The relatively low borrowing (25th percentile nationally) also helps here, keeping monthly payments reasonable even in a profession not known for high starting salaries.

The challenge becomes clearer when looking at Pennsylvania specifically. At the 40th percentile among state programs, La Salle trails the median by about $350 annually—not a huge gap, but meaningful when York College and Millersville University graduates start $3,000-4,000 higher in the same job market. For Pennsylvania residents paying in-state tuition at public alternatives, that's worth considering carefully.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means one or two outliers could shift these numbers significantly in either direction. Still, the fundamental picture—moderate debt, competitive national earnings, mid-pack performance in a strong state market—suggests this program serves students adequately, particularly those who value La Salle's urban Philadelphia setting and established relationships with local school districts. If your child has other in-state public options, compare net costs carefully, since the earnings outcomes are similar but tuition structures differ substantially.