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Special Education at Texas A & M International University

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Texas A & M International University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas A & M International University is located in Laredo, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 special education degrees were granted at Texas A & M International University.

Online Class Availability at Texas A & M International University

Distance learning is available at Texas A & M International University. Of 8,991 students, 2,087 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,632 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Texas A & M International University

These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A & M International University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#1 of 36
Best Value	Texas	#1 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#13 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#22 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#25 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#307 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Texas A & M International University

Those who finish Texas A & M International 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	$53,292
2 years	$52,107
5 years	$59,201

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from Texas A & M International University comes in at $18,229.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Texas A & M International University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Texas A & M International University are 100% women (14) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Master’s Program at Texas A & M International University

Of the 14 master’s special education graduates at Texas A & M International University, 100% were women (14) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Texas A & M International University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	8
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 57% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University

This Special Education program at Texas A & M International University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Texas A & M International University pursue many career paths. Here are 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.