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Special Education and Teaching at Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,262/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 46.4x earnings multiple (14.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #3 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$529K	$525K	$500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	46.7x	46.4x	44.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	14.8x	14.7x	14.0x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	63

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,320

Out-of-state: $35,808 (14.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,308

-609% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,145

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $49,262 at Broward College come in 12% above the national median of $44,105 for Special Education and Teaching programs.

With a 46.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Special Education and Teaching career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Broward College ranks #3 among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $49,262 to $53,145 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Broward College

one of the larger campuses at 23,799 students in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Education teachers, postsecondary $72,090/yr

Special education teachers, secondary school $69,590/yr

Special education teachers, all other $67,430/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Special Education and Teaching at Broward College?

At 61/100, Broward College's Special Education and Teaching program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Special Education and Teaching at Broward College?

The 44% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is Broward College one of the best schools for Special Education and Teaching?

Among 170 Special Education and Teaching programs, Broward College's #3 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →