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Special Education at Southeastern University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Southeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southeastern University is located in Lakeland, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 special education degrees were awarded at Southeastern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Southeastern University

Online coursework is an option at Southeastern University. Of 11,510 students, 4,222 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,408 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Southeastern University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#13 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#15 of 15
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#93 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#96 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#457 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#489 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Southeastern University

Those who finish Southeastern 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	$41,183

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Southeastern University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Southeastern University are 100% women (17) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Southeastern University

Among the 2 bachelor’s special education graduates at Southeastern University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

Special Education Master’s Program at Southeastern University

Among the 10 master’s special education graduates at Southeastern University, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Southeastern University, 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 Southeastern University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	12
Teaching for the Deaf	1
Teaching for Learning Disabilities	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.