Special Education at Providence College
If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Providence College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Providence College is located in Providence, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 special education graduations were recorded at Providence College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Providence College
Many students take online classes at Providence College. Of 4,666 students, 45 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 199 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Providence College
These rankings give you a sense of how Providence College’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 34 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #33 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #483 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Providence College
Those who finish Providence College’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 | $40,466 |
| 2 years | $44,170 |
| 3 years | $49,104 |
| 4 years | $55,130 |
| 5 years | $60,307 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Providence College earn a median of $55,130, compared with $73,253 for all Providence College graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Providence College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Providence College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Providence College are 100% women (50) and 0% men (0).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Providence College
Among the 39 bachelor’s special education graduates at Providence College, 100% were women (39) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Providence College, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Providence College
Of the 11 master’s special education degrees awarded at Providence College, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Providence College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Providence College, 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 Providence College
The Special Education program at Providence College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Providence College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.
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