Special Education at Clemson University
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Clemson University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Clemson University is located in Clemson, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 59 special education degrees were awarded at Clemson University.
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Studying Online at Clemson University
Many students take online classes at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Clemson University
Use these rankings to compare Clemson University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 96 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 486 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 96 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #372 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,090 |
| 2 years | $32,658 |
| 3 years | $33,974 |
| 4 years | $37,108 |
| 5 years | $41,047 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $37,108, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Clemson University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Clemson University are 95% women (56) and 5% men (3).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Clemson University
Of the 34 bachelor’s special education graduates at Clemson University, 91% were women (31) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 3% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Clemson University
Among the 24 master’s special education degrees awarded at Clemson University, 100% were women (24) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Clemson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Clemson University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Special Education Doctoral Program at Clemson University
Among the 1 doctoral special education degrees awarded at Clemson University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Clemson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 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 Clemson University
This Special Education program at Clemson University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 59 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Clemson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.