Special Education and Teaching at Southwest Virginia Community College
Ranked 9th of 9 associate programs in Special Education and Teaching by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Special Education and Teaching (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Southwest Virginia Community College's associate program in Special Education and Teaching earn a median $21,040 one year after graduating, rising to $27,979 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $30,990 for this field, ranking 9th of 9 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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