Special Education at James Madison University
Every special education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the special ed program at James Madison University stacks up to those at other schools.JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and approximately 21,594 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
JMU Special Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
JMU Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at JMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at James Madison University.
JMU Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from JMU, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
Special Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at James Madison University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 31 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 4 |
Related Majors
- Instructional Media Design
- Educational Assessment
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
- Educational Administration
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for James Madison University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 5,870 | $66,790 |
| Special Education Professors | 4,110 | $61,890 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 3,150 | $72,960 |
| Special Education Teachers | 2,220 | $78,340 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,000 | $70,770 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, North Carolina under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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