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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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.