Alaska · Special Education and Teaching

Best Special Education and Teaching institutions in Alaska, ranked by earnings

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

Institutions
3
offering CIP 13.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
38
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
32%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Special Education Teachers, Preschool
$70,040
BLS OEWS 2024

3 institutions offering Special Education and Teaching in Alaska

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau Public
1828%
2University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks Public
1138%
3University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage Public
930%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Special Education Teachers, Preschool (SOC 25-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.4%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$62,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Alaska

Jobs in Alaska
140
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$70,040
median $77,370
Best-paying metro
$70,770
Anchorage, AK

Related careers

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
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$77,750 avg · 220 jobs
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
$70,040 avg · 140 jobs
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$61,250 avg · 100 jobs
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$71,830
Special Education Teachers, All Other

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Special Education and Teaching programs in Alaska.

How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Alaska?+

The average annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Alaska is $70,040 (median $77,370), across about 140 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Special Education and Teaching program?+

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Special Education Teachers, Preschool?+

The national job outlook is about +1.4% growth with around 2,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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