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Special Education at Oakland University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 special education graduations were recorded at Oakland University.

Studying Online at Oakland University

Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Oakland University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#160 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#337 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Oakland University

Students who complete Oakland University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,045
2 years	$44,170
3 years	$47,047
4 years	$51,099
5 years	$61,788

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Oakland University take home a median $51,099, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Oakland University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Oakland University are 85% women (23) and 15% men (4).

Special Education Master’s Program at Oakland University

Among the 18 master’s special education degrees awarded at Oakland University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Oakland 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 Oakland University

This Special Education program at Oakland University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	18
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances	1
Teaching for Learning Disabilities	2
Teaching for Autism	6

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Oakland University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.