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Special Education at Carson-Newman University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Carson-Newman University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Carson-Newman University sits in Jefferson City, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 special education graduations were recorded at Carson-Newman University.

Studying Online at Carson-Newman University

Online coursework is an option at Carson-Newman University. Among 2,669 students, 852 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 787 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Carson-Newman University

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Carson-Newman University is $19,398.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Carson-Newman University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Carson-Newman University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Carson-Newman University

Of the 8 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Carson-Newman University, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Carson-Newman University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Carson-Newman University

Among the 4 master’s special education graduates at Carson-Newman University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

*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 Carson-Newman University

This Special Education program at Carson-Newman University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	10
Other Special Education & Teaching	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Carson-Newman University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.