Special Education at Capella University
If you plan to study special education, take a look at what Capella University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has a total student population of 38,930. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 students received their master's degree in special ed.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
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Capella University Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Online Classes Are Available at Capella University
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Capella University does offer online courses in special ed for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Capella University Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at Capella University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Capella University.
Capella University Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from Capella University, 51% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of degree recipients. That is 9% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in special ed.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 10 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 26 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Related Majors
- Teaching English or French
- Other Education
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
- Instructional Media Design
- Curriculum & Instruction
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Capella University.
Occupation | Jobs in MN | Average Salary in MN |
---|---|---|
Special Education Professors | 4,910 | $62,670 |
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 4,600 | $63,030 |
Middle School Special Education Teachers | 1,690 | $66,240 |
Special Education Preschool Teachers | 1,490 | $62,810 |
Interpreters and Translators | 1,440 | $52,730 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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