Special Education at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 special education degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #13 of 22 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #53 of 73 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #56 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #379 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $36,697 |
| 2 years | $36,085 |
| 3 years | $39,654 |
| 4 years | $42,847 |
| 5 years | $46,532 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $42,847, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Special Education graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $26,950.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 86% women (48) and 14% men (8).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 21 bachelor’s special education graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 10% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 35 master’s special education degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 89% were women (31) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
This Special Education program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 47 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Ohio University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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
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