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Special Education at Francis Marion University

If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Francis Marion University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Francis Marion University sits in Florence, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 22 special education degrees were awarded at Francis Marion University.

Online & Distance Learning at Francis Marion University

Distance learning is available at Francis Marion University. Among 4,112 students, 808 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,232 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Francis Marion University

Use these rankings to compare Francis Marion University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Carolina	#1 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#8 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#87 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#182 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#457 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Francis Marion University

Graduates of Francis Marion 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	$41,080
2 years	$43,426
3 years	$47,870
4 years	$48,922
5 years	$57,526

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Francis Marion University report median earnings of $48,922, compared with $50,659 for all Francis Marion University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Francis Marion University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Francis Marion University are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).

Special Education Master’s Program at Francis Marion University

Among the 22 master’s special education degrees awarded at Francis Marion University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	9
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 55% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Francis Marion University, above 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 Francis Marion University

This Special Education program at Francis Marion University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Teaching for Learning Disabilities	22

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Francis Marion University pursue many career paths. Below are 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.