Special Education and Teaching at Vanderbilt University

Doctoral Degree

Location: Nashville, TN•In-State Tuition: $63,946•Admission Rate: 6%•Avg SAT: 1550
Median Earnings (1yr)
$84,996
95th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Vanderbilt University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Vanderbilt University graduates earn $85k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all special education and teaching doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee

Special Education and Teaching doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Vanderbilt University$84,996———
National Median$84,996———

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 Vanderbilt University, approximately 19% 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.