Special Education at Roberts Wesleyan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Roberts Wesleyan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Roberts Wesleyan University is located in Rochester, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 109 special education degrees were awarded at Roberts Wesleyan University.
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Studying Online at Roberts Wesleyan University
Online coursework is an option at Roberts Wesleyan University. Of 1,960 students, 466 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 472 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Roberts Wesleyan University
Rankings can help you compare Roberts Wesleyan University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #31 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #49 of 49 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #67 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #449 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan University
Graduates of Roberts Wesleyan University’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 | $44,159 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Special Education graduates from Roberts Wesleyan University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Roberts Wesleyan University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Roberts Wesleyan University are 96% women (105) and 4% men (4).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Roberts Wesleyan University
Of the 5 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Roberts Wesleyan University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Roberts Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Roberts Wesleyan University, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Special Education Master’s Program at Roberts Wesleyan University
Of the 104 master’s special education graduates at Roberts Wesleyan University, 96% were women (100) and 4% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Roberts Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Roberts Wesleyan University, below 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 Roberts Wesleyan University
The Special Education program at Roberts Wesleyan University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 65 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 44 |
Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Roberts Wesleyan 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.