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Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Southern Connecticut State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Connecticut State University is in New Haven, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 special education degrees were granted at Southern Connecticut State University.

Online Class Availability at Southern Connecticut State University

Many students take online classes at Southern Connecticut State University. Among 9,377 students, 958 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,842 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Southern Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Southern Connecticut State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#15 of 34
Best Value	New England (Region)	#17 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#347 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University

Students who complete Southern Connecticut 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	$48,773
2 years	$49,791
3 years	$47,570
4 years	$52,604
5 years	$58,966

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $52,604, compared with $57,907 for all Southern Connecticut State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Southern Connecticut State University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Southern Connecticut State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Southern Connecticut State University are 82% women (47) and 18% men (10).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Southern Connecticut State University

Of the 33 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Southern Connecticut State University, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Southern Connecticut State University

Of the 18 master’s special education graduates at Southern Connecticut State University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Southern Connecticut State 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 Southern Connecticut State University

The Special Education program at Southern Connecticut State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	57

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Southern Connecticut State University work across a variety of fields. Below 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.