Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,365
66th percentile (60th in TX)
Sample Size
47
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of North Texas graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of North Texas graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 66th percentile of all special education and teaching masters 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 Texas

Special Education and Teaching masters's programs at peer institutions in Texas (35 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Texas$60,365$57,241
The University of Texas at El Paso$65,786$51,873
East Texas A&M University$64,004
Sam Houston State University$62,215$63,124
The University of Texas at Austin$60,791$62,497
Lamar University$60,177$58,838
National Median$56,893

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso
$9,744$65,786
East Texas A&M University
Commerce
$10,026$64,004
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$9,228$62,215
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$11,678$60,791
Lamar University
Beaumont
$8,690$60,177

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 North Texas, approximately 36% 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.