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Special Education at University of Akron Main Campus

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

University of Akron Main Campus is in Akron, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 63 special education graduations were recorded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#20 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#25 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#71 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#239 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#458 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus’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	$32,308
2 years	$33,709
3 years	$34,615
4 years	$36,906
5 years	$44,474

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $36,906, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from University of Akron Main Campus is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 92% women (58) and 8% men (5).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 62 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 92% were women (57) and 8% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	55
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 11% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 1 master’s special education graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, 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 University of Akron Main Campus

The Special Education program at University of Akron Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	13
Early Childhood Special Education	50

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.