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Special Education and Teaching at University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,049/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (34,900 openings/yr)

ROI 2.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #111 of 170 Special Education and Teaching programs

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	$540K	$535K	$508K
Earnings Multiple	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	81%	73%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$190,588

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$118,232

38% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$49,271

3% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $48,049 per year, Special Education and Teaching graduates from University of Hartford earn slightly above the $44,105 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

An earnings multiple of 2.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$48,049 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #111 out of 170 programs, University of Hartford's financial outcomes for Special Education and Teaching trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Hartford

With 83% of applicants admitted, University of Hartford prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 4,032 students in West Hartford, CT. After financial aid, the average student pays $118,232 over four years — 38% below sticker price.

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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

How does University of Hartford's Special Education and Teaching program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Special Education and Teaching. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Special Education and Teaching to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Special Education and Teaching careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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