Special Education at American College of Education
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what American College of Education. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American College of Education is located in Indianapolis, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 397 special education degrees were awarded at American College of Education.
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Online Class Availability at American College of Education
American College of Education operates as a distance-education institution, so Special Education coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at American College of Education, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at American College of Education are 87% women (347) and 13% men (50).
Special Education Master’s Program at American College of Education
Among the 335 master’s special education degrees awarded at American College of Education, 88% were women (294) and 12% were men (41).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at American College of Education.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 236 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at American College of Education, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Special Education Concentrations at American College of Education
The Special Education program at American College of Education offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 389 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at American College of Education pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.