Special Education at Ashland University
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Ashland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ashland University is in Ashland, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 special education graduations were recorded at Ashland University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ashland University
Online coursework is an option at Ashland University. Of 4,106 students, 877 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,484 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Ashland University
Use these rankings to compare Ashland University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #15 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #425 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Ashland University
Those who finish Ashland University’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 | $35,422 |
| 2 years | $36,141 |
| 3 years | $38,475 |
| 4 years | $42,276 |
| 5 years | $49,305 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Ashland University report median earnings of $42,276, compared with $58,120 for all Ashland University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Ashland University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Ashland University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Ashland University are 85% women (61) and 15% men (11).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Ashland University
Of the 56 bachelor’s special education graduates at Ashland University, 86% were women (48) and 14% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ashland University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ashland University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Ashland University
Of the 16 master’s special education graduates at Ashland University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Ashland University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
*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 Ashland University
This Special Education program at Ashland University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 6 |
| Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 18 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Ashland University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.
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