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 Kentucky

Special Education and Teaching bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Midway University$36,546
University of Kentucky$41,217$44,843$26,5000.64
Bellarmine University$40,785$39,983$27,0000.66
Northern Kentucky University$40,333$30,7500.76
Western Kentucky University$38,807$27,0000.70
Eastern Kentucky University$38,485$38,073$28,3810.74
National Median$44,139$26,7170.61

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$13,212$41,217$26,500
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$47,180$40,785$27,000
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$10,896$40,333$30,750
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$11,436$38,807$27,000
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$10,130$38,485$28,381

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 Midway University, approximately 46% 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.