Special Education at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is in Bowling Green, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 208 special education graduations were recorded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Among 17,594 students, 2,479 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,920 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’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 | $34,875 |
| 2 years | $33,367 |
| 3 years | $36,313 |
| 4 years | $39,187 |
| 5 years | $46,813 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus take home a median $39,187, compared with $53,424 for all Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus stands at $26,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are 92% women (191) and 8% men (17).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Among the 177 bachelor’s special education graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 92% were women (162) and 8% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 163 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 6% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 20%.*
*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 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
This Special Education program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 38 |
| Teaching for Autism | 10 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 139 |
| Secondary Special Education | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here 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.