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Special Education at Auburn University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 59 special education degrees were awarded at Auburn University.

Studying Online at Auburn University

Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Auburn University

These rankings give you a sense of how Auburn University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 10
Best Value	Alabama	#9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#86 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#392 of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#2 of 10
Best Value	Alabama	#9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#19 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#86 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#392 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Auburn University

Graduates of Auburn University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,195
2 years	$36,108
3 years	$38,288
4 years	$45,520
5 years	$51,847

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Auburn University report median earnings of $45,520, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Auburn University stands at $22,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Auburn University are 90% women (53) and 10% men (6).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 45 bachelor’s special education graduates at Auburn University, 89% were women (40) and 11% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	41
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 9% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Auburn University

Of the 9 master’s special education degrees awarded at Auburn University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Auburn University

The Special Education program at Auburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Special Education & Teaching	59

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. 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.