Special Education at Eastern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Eastern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 special education degrees were awarded at Eastern Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Michigan University. Of 12,631 students, 2,172 (17%) studied exclusively online and 5,524 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Eastern Michigan University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Michigan University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #61 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #418 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Eastern Michigan University
Students who complete Eastern Michigan University’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 | $44,317 |
| 2 years | $42,819 |
| 3 years | $43,553 |
| 4 years | $49,126 |
| 5 years | $55,316 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $49,126, compared with $54,680 for all Eastern Michigan University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Eastern Michigan University stands at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Eastern Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Eastern Michigan University are 77% women (57) and 23% men (17).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Michigan University
Of the 30 bachelor’s special education graduates at Eastern Michigan University, 87% were women (26) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Eastern Michigan University
Of the 40 master’s special education graduates at Eastern Michigan University, 72% were women (29) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 18% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern Michigan 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 Michigan University
This Special Education program at Eastern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 41 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 3 |
| Teaching for Mental Retardation | 11 |
| Teaching for Learning Disabilities | 7 |
| Teaching for Autism | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Eastern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.