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Special Education at University of Central Oklahoma

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what University of Central Oklahoma. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Oklahoma is located in Edmond, OK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 special education graduations were recorded at University of Central Oklahoma.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Oklahoma

Distance learning is available at University of Central Oklahoma. Of 12,554 students, 1,754 (14%) studied exclusively online and 5,328 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Central Oklahoma

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

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

Students who complete University of Central Oklahoma’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	$41,888
2 years	$39,369
3 years	$43,632
4 years	$47,174
5 years	$52,112

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of Central Oklahoma take home a median $47,174, compared with $50,729 for all University of Central Oklahoma graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Central Oklahoma are 100% women (15) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Among the 6 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, 100% were women (6) 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 Oklahoma.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Among the 9 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, below 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 Oklahoma

The Special Education program at University of Central Oklahoma offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Other Special Education & Teaching	15

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at University of Central Oklahoma pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.