Program Analysis
At $43,480/yr, Special Education and Teaching graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania land near the $44,105 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 11.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$43,480 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #80 out of 170 programs, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's Special Education and Teaching offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $43,480 to $49,371 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.