Special Education and Teaching at Patrick & Henry Community College
Ranked 6th of 7 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Special Education and Teaching by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Special Education and Teaching (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Patrick & Henry Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Special Education and Teaching earn a median $21,726 one year after graduating, rising to $31,905 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $34,107 for this field, ranking 6th of 7 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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