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Special Education at University of Dayton

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Dayton. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Dayton is in Dayton, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 special education degrees were granted at University of Dayton.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Dayton

Distance learning is available at University of Dayton. Among 10,506 students, 729 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,896 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Dayton

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Dayton’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#1 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 73
Best Value	Ohio	#21 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#70 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#452 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Dayton

Those who finish University of Dayton’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	$41,471
2 years	$38,048
3 years	$42,067
4 years	$44,985
5 years	$50,844

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of Dayton earn a median of $44,985, compared with $66,617 for all University of Dayton graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from University of Dayton stands at $20,612.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Dayton, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Dayton are 83% women (25) and 17% men (5).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Dayton

Among the 23 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Dayton, 78% were women (18) and 22% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 13% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Dayton, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Dayton

Of the 2 master’s special education graduates at University of Dayton, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Dayton

The Special Education program at University of Dayton includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	18
Other Special Education & Teaching	12

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Dayton go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.