Special Education at Saginaw Valley State University
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Saginaw Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 special education graduations were recorded at Saginaw Valley State University.
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Studying Online at Saginaw Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Saginaw Valley State University. Of 6,822 students, 485 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Saginaw Valley State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #49 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University
Graduates of Saginaw Valley State University’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 | $48,026 |
| 2 years | $47,595 |
| 3 years | $51,261 |
| 4 years | $54,923 |
| 5 years | $60,664 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $54,923, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Saginaw Valley State University is $29,873.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at Saginaw Valley State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Saginaw Valley State University are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Special Education Master’s Program at Saginaw Valley State University
Among the 15 master’s special education degrees awarded at Saginaw Valley State University, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University
The Special Education program at Saginaw Valley State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Saginaw Valley State University go on to a range of careers. 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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