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Special Education at Assumption University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Assumption University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Assumption University is in Worcester, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 special education degrees were awarded at Assumption University.

Online & Distance Learning at Assumption University

Online coursework is an option at Assumption University. Of 2,037 students, 213 (10%) studied exclusively online and 61 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Assumption University

These rankings give you a sense of how Assumption University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#8 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#11 of 34
Best Value	Massachusetts	#12 of 18
Best Value	New England (Region)	#23 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#122 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#435 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Assumption University

Graduates of Assumption 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	$53,803
2 years	$50,677
3 years	$53,315
4 years	$58,956
5 years	$64,799

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Assumption University take home a median $58,956, compared with $59,005 for all Assumption University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Assumption University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Assumption University are 97% women (30) and 3% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at Assumption University

Of the 12 master’s special education graduates at Assumption University, 100% were women (12) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Assumption University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12

*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 Assumption University

The Special Education program at Assumption University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	22
Teaching for Autism	2
Secondary Special Education	7

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Assumption University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.