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Special Education at Rivier University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Rivier University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rivier University is in Nashua, NH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 special education degrees were awarded at Rivier University.

Studying Online at Rivier University

Distance learning is available at Rivier University. Among 2,777 students, 634 (23%) studied exclusively online and 475 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Rivier University

Rankings can help you compare Rivier University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Rivier University

Those who finish Rivier 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	$41,329
2 years	$38,721
3 years	$42,296
4 years	$51,497
5 years	$52,700

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Rivier University earn a median of $51,497, compared with $74,925 for all Rivier University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Rivier University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Rivier University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Rivier University

Among the 3 bachelor’s special education graduates at Rivier University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Rivier University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Rivier University

Of the 3 master’s special education degrees awarded at Rivier University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Rivier University

The Special Education program at Rivier University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	6

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Rivier University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.