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Special Education at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Special Education at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global sits in Marion, IN.

During the most recent reporting year, 97 special education degrees were awarded at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global.

Online & Distance Learning at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Many students take online classes at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global. Among 14,331 students, 10,516 (73%) studied exclusively online and 3,500 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Rankings can help you compare Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Indiana #6 of 9
Best Value Indiana #6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 73
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #33 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #176 of 491
Best Value Nationwide #226 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Students who complete Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $42,682
3 years $43,250
4 years $54,863
5 years $59,351

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global take home a median $54,863, compared with $59,682 for all Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global are 86% women (83) and 14% men (14).

Special Education Master’s Program at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Among the 12 master’s special education graduates at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, 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 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

The Special Education program at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 97

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global pursue many career paths. Below 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

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