Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $39,699 track close to the $44,105 national median for Special Education and Teaching programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 5.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$39,699 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #154 out of 170 programs, Liberty University's financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $39,699 to $44,616 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.