Program Analysis
At $43,137/yr, Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Georgia land near the $44,105 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Special Education and Teaching programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Special Education and Teaching's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #54 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, University of Georgia scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $43,137 to $53,452 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.