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Special Education at University of Nevada-Reno

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 special education degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Value	Nevada	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#49 of 76
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#56 of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#280 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Those who finish University of Nevada-Reno’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,868
2 years	$50,231
3 years	$53,479
4 years	$55,729
5 years	$60,121

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $55,729, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Among the 17 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, higher 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 Nevada-Reno

This Special Education program at University of Nevada-Reno breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.