Puerto Rico · Special Education and Teaching

Best Special Education and Teaching institutions in Puerto Rico, 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
20
offering CIP 13.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
160
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$9,503
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$9,370
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
40%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Special Education Teachers, Preschool
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon Public · Bachelor's degree
$9,5033337%$5,250

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 Puerto Rico

Jobs in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Special Education and Teaching programs in Puerto Rico.

Which Special Education and Teaching program in Puerto Rico has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon tops the list at $9,503. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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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