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Special Education at Capella University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 special education graduations were recorded at Capella University.

Online Class Availability at Capella University

Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Special Education coursework can be completed remotely.

Special Education Rankings at Capella University

These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#9 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#12 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#31 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#39 of 47
Best Value	Nationwide	#317 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#444 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Capella University

Graduates of Capella 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	$46,202
2 years	$49,883
3 years	$50,952
4 years	$50,169
5 years	$59,188

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Capella University take home a median $50,169, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Capella University are 94% women (29) and 6% men (2).

Special Education Master’s Program at Capella University

Of the 31 master’s special education degrees awarded at Capella University, 94% were women (29) and 6% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Black / African American	10
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 35% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 33%.*

*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 Capella University

This Special Education program at Capella University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	31

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, 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.