Special Education at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station sits in College Station, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 special education degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Online coursework is an option at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas A&M University-College Station’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 37 |
| Best Value | Texas | #17 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 491 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #343 of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Those who finish Texas A&M University-College Station’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 | $47,012 |
| 2 years | $44,276 |
| 3 years | $46,590 |
| 4 years | $56,303 |
| 5 years | $65,722 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $56,303, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Special Education graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 93% women (28) and 7% men (2).
Special Education Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 30 master’s special education graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, 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 University-College Station
This Special Education program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Texas A&M University-College Station pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.