Careers
Graduates of the Master of Education in Special Education might pursue teaching positions in high-need areas, including the Philadelphia region. Others move into education-related positions in other types of organizations.
Graduates of the Master of Education in Special Education might pursue teaching positions in high-need areas, including the Philadelphia region. Others move into education-related positions in other types of organizations.
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Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Special Education MEd may include the following examples.
Career | Median Salary* |
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Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program | $48,210.00 (2019) |
Special Education Teachers, All Other | $61,190.00 (2019) |
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School | $60,460.00 (2019) |
Special Education Teachers, Middle School | - |
Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $60,000.00 (2019) |
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | - |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 10, 2020.