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Special Education at Morningside University

If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at Morningside University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Morningside University is in Sioux City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 special education degrees were granted at Morningside University.

Studying Online at Morningside University

Online coursework is an option at Morningside University. Of 2,056 students, 926 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Morningside University

Rankings can help you compare Morningside University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#33 of 47
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#40 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#381 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#387 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Morningside University

Those who finish Morningside University’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	$51,893
2 years	$52,843
3 years	$54,748
4 years	$58,436
5 years	$61,817

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Morningside University report median earnings of $58,436, compared with $52,130 for all Morningside University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Morningside University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Morningside University are 81% women (87) and 19% men (20).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Morningside University

Of the 11 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Morningside University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Morningside University, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Morningside University

Of the 96 master’s special education degrees awarded at Morningside University, 82% were women (79) and 18% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	87
Hispanic / Latino	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Morningside University, 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 Morningside University

The Special Education program at Morningside University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	70
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	3
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances	24
Teaching for Mental Retardation	7
Teaching for Autism	3

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Morningside University 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.