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Special Education at Eastern Kentucky University

Special Education at Eastern Kentucky University

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 special education graduations were recorded at Eastern Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #7 of 8
Best Value Southeast (Region) #18 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #91 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #128 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #469 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Eastern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,579
2 years $36,863
3 years $38,532
4 years $41,230
5 years $44,452

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $41,230, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $28,381.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 89% women (39) and 11% men (5).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Among the 14 bachelor’s special education graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 30 master’s special education degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 97% were women (29) and 3% were men (1).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Black / African American 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Minority students account for 3% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than 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 Eastern Kentucky University

The Special Education program at Eastern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 33
Teaching for the Deaf 3
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 8

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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

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