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Special Education at University of Central Arkansas

If you plan to study Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Arkansas sits in Conway, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 special education graduations were recorded at University of Central Arkansas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Arkansas

Many students take online classes at University of Central Arkansas. Of 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Central Arkansas

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Arkansas	#4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Arkansas	#7 of 7
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#61 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#72 of 96
Best Value	Nationwide	#272 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#413 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Central Arkansas

Graduates of University of Central Arkansas’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	$40,284

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of Central Arkansas is $19,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Central Arkansas, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at University of Central Arkansas are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Arkansas

Among the 5 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Central Arkansas, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Central Arkansas

Of the 15 master’s special education graduates at University of Central Arkansas, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 7% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, 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 University of Central Arkansas

This Special Education program at University of Central Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	21

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Central Arkansas go on to a range of careers. Here 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.