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Special Education at Howard University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Howard University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Howard University sits in Washington, DC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 special education graduations were recorded at Howard University.

Studying Online at Howard University

Many students take online classes at Howard University. Among 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) studied exclusively online and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Howard University

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Howard University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Howard University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).

Special Education Master’s Program at Howard University

Among the 4 master’s special education degrees awarded at Howard University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 100% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Howard 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 Howard University

This Special Education program at Howard University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	4

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.