Special Education and Teaching at University of Mount Union
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Mount Union graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Mount Union graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all special education and teaching bachelors programs nationally.
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 Ohio
Special Education and Teaching bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (43 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Union | $36,444 | $36,553 | $27,000* | — |
| University of Dayton | $45,260 | $44,985 | $20,612* | 0.46 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus | $45,213 | $43,720 | $26,899* | 0.59 |
| Capital University | $42,709 | $40,804 | $27,000* | 0.63 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | $42,347 | — | $25,046* | 0.59 |
| Miami University-Oxford | $41,871 | $43,240 | $27,000* | 0.64 |
| National Median | $44,139 | — | $26,717* | 0.61 |
Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dayton Dayton | $47,600 | $45,260 | $20,612 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $12,859 | $45,213 | $26,899 |
| Capital University Columbus | $41,788 | $42,709 | $27,000 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $13,570 | $42,347 | $25,046 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $17,809 | $41,871 | $27,000 |
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 University of Mount Union, approximately 29% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.