Special Education at Sam Houston State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Sam Houston State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 special education graduations were recorded at Sam Houston State University.
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Studying Online at Sam Houston State University
Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Sam Houston State University
Rankings can help you compare Sam Houston State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 37 |
| Best Value | Texas | #13 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #206 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Sam Houston State University
Those who finish Sam Houston State 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 | $54,213 |
| 2 years | $56,579 |
| 3 years | $57,976 |
| 4 years | $63,124 |
| 5 years | $68,891 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $63,124, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Sam Houston State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Sam Houston State University are 89% women (33) and 11% men (4).
Special Education Master’s Program at Sam Houston State University
Among the 37 master’s special education degrees awarded at Sam Houston State University, 89% were women (33) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Sam Houston State University, higher 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 Sam Houston State University
This Special Education program at Sam Houston State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at Sam Houston State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.