Special Education at Concordia University-Nebraska
If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Concordia University-Nebraska. Get started with the following essential facts.
Concordia University-Nebraska is in Seward, NE.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 special education degrees were awarded at Concordia University-Nebraska.
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Studying Online at Concordia University-Nebraska
Online coursework is an option at Concordia University-Nebraska. Of 3,479 students, 467 (13%) studied exclusively online and 250 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Concordia University-Nebraska
These rankings give you a sense of how Concordia University-Nebraska’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #406 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #481 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Concordia University-Nebraska
Students who complete Concordia University-Nebraska’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,802 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Concordia University-Nebraska, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Concordia University-Nebraska are 81% women (13) and 19% men (3).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Concordia University-Nebraska
Among the 5 bachelor’s special education graduates at Concordia University-Nebraska, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Nebraska.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
Special Education Master’s Program at Concordia University-Nebraska
Among the 11 master’s special education degrees awarded at Concordia University-Nebraska, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Nebraska.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Nebraska, 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 Concordia University-Nebraska
The Special Education program at Concordia University-Nebraska breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 9 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 4 |
| Elementary Special Education | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at Concordia University-Nebraska pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.