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Special Education at University of Houston-Victoria

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

University of Houston-Victoria is located in Victoria, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 special education degrees were granted at University of Houston-Victoria.

Online Class Availability at University of Houston-Victoria

Distance learning is available at University of Houston-Victoria. Of 3,586 students, 1,970 (55%) studied exclusively online and 1,279 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Houston-Victoria

Rankings can help you compare University of Houston-Victoria’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Texas	#3 of 18
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#9 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#17 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#28 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#70 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#369 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Houston-Victoria

Students who complete University of Houston-Victoria’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	$50,950

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Houston-Victoria, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Houston-Victoria are 94% women (16) and 6% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Houston-Victoria

Of the 17 master’s special education graduates at University of Houston-Victoria, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	6
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Victoria, above 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 Houston-Victoria

The Special Education program at University of Houston-Victoria breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	17

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of Houston-Victoria work across a variety of fields. 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.