Special Education at American International College
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at American International College. Get started with the following essential facts.
American International College is located in Springfield, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 special education degrees were granted at American International College.
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Studying Online at American International College
Online coursework is an option at American International College. Among 2,037 students, 585 (29%) studied exclusively online and 598 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at American International College
Rankings can help you compare American International College’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #20 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #22 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from American International College
Graduates of American International College’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,181 |
| 2 years | $50,515 |
| 3 years | $56,864 |
| 4 years | $62,220 |
| 5 years | $69,810 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from American International College earn a median of $62,220, compared with $68,171 for all American International College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at American International College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at American International College are 77% women (40) and 23% men (12).
Special Education Master’s Program at American International College
Among the 49 master’s special education graduates at American International College, 76% were women (37) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at American International College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at American International College, lower than 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 International College
The Special Education program at American International College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Developmental Delay | 52 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at American International College 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
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