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Special Education at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 48 special education graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Of 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#4 of 6
Best Value	Nebraska	#5 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#249 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#264 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Students who complete University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,392
2 years	$42,913
3 years	$39,990
4 years	$44,358
5 years	$51,536

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $44,358, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln are 88% women (42) and 12% men (6).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Among the 24 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).

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

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Of the 23 master’s special education graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 13% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 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 Nebraska-Lincoln

The Special Education program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	1
Other Special Education & Teaching	47

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

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