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Special Education and Teaching at Miami Dade College

Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,935/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 51.5x earnings multiple (15.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 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	$595K	$585K	$547K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	52.4x	51.5x	48.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.4x	15.1x	14.1x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$11,352

Out-of-state: $38,644 (15.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$23,716

-109% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,778

2.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $53,935 at Miami Dade College come in 22% above the national median of $44,105 for Special Education and Teaching programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 51.5x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $53,935 far exceeding the $10,778 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #5 of 170 nationally, this is a top-5% Special Education and Teaching program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Miami Dade College

one of the larger campuses at 35,001 students in Miami, FL. 45% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Special Education and Teaching at Miami Dade College?

A score of 59/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Special Education and Teaching field.

Will AI replace Special Education and Teaching careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $546,725 in decade earnings vs $594,540 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Miami Dade College's Special Education and Teaching program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 170 programs nationally, Miami Dade College lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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