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Special Education at Columbus State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Columbus State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbus State University sits in Columbus, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 special education graduations were recorded at Columbus State University.

Online Class Availability at Columbus State University

Distance learning is available at Columbus State University. Of 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Columbus State University

Rankings can help you compare Columbus State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#11 of 14
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#30 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#78 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#155 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#431 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Columbus State University

Students who complete Columbus State 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	$48,483
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$50,572
4 years	$55,891
5 years	$62,060

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Columbus State University take home a median $55,891, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at Columbus State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Columbus State University are 93% women (25) and 7% men (2).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University

Of the 16 bachelor’s special education graduates at Columbus State University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	5
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Columbus State University

Among the 11 master’s special education graduates at Columbus State University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 18% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, below 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 Columbus State University

The Special Education program at Columbus State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	27

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Columbus State University pursue many career paths. 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.