Special Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is in Indiana, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 special education degrees were awarded at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus. Among 9,073 students, 918 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,918 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #6 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #21 of 31 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #262 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Students who complete Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’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 | $35,178 |
| 2 years | $41,087 |
| 3 years | $40,089 |
| 4 years | $44,386 |
| 5 years | $52,862 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus earn a median of $44,386, compared with $53,362 for all Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus are 78% women (42) and 22% men (12).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Among the 44 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, 89% were women (39) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, below the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Among the 5 master’s special education graduates at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
This Special Education program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 15 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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