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Special Education and Teaching at Towson University

Towson, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $53,331/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs Top 10%

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	$567K	$559K	$527K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.4x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	4.9x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,224

Out-of-state: $113,304 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,164

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,089

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,712

8% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Towson University's Special Education and Teaching graduates start at $53,331/yr — above the $44,105 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 12.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,089 in median debt clears quickly against $53,331 in annual earnings.

At #13 of 170 programs, this Special Education and Teaching program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The limited growth from $53,331 to $57,712 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Towson University

A 83% acceptance rate means Towson University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,400 in Towson, MD.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Special Education and Teaching at Towson University?

At 57/100, Towson University'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 Towson University?

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.

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