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Special Education at Fitchburg State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Fitchburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fitchburg State University sits in Fitchburg, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 82 special education degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University.

Online Class Availability at Fitchburg State University

Distance learning is available at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Fitchburg State University

Use these rankings to compare Fitchburg State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 18
Best Value	New England (Region)	#4 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#12 of 34
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#127 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#178 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Fitchburg State University

Graduates of Fitchburg State 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	$51,546
2 years	$50,253
3 years	$54,097
4 years	$62,244
5 years	$69,942

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Fitchburg State University report median earnings of $62,244, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Fitchburg State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Fitchburg State University are 85% women (70) and 15% men (12).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Fitchburg State University

Of the 5 bachelor’s special education graduates at Fitchburg State University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

Special Education Master’s Program at Fitchburg State University

Of the 76 master’s special education degrees awarded at Fitchburg State University, 84% were women (64) and 16% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	71
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 5% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State University

This Special Education program at Fitchburg State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	82

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Fitchburg State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.