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Special Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana sits in Natchitoches, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 special education graduations were recorded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Of 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#2 of 3
Best Value	Louisiana	#3 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#79 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#186 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#432 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Students who complete Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,971
2 years	$43,798

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 91% women (31) and 9% men (3).

Special Education Master’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Among the 10 master’s special education degrees awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 10% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana

The Special Education program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	28
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	5
Early Childhood Special Education	1

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.