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Special Education at University of North Texas

Special Education at University of North Texas

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

University of North Texas is located in Denton, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 special education degrees were awarded at University of North Texas.

Online & Distance Learning at University of North Texas

Many students take online classes at University of North Texas. Of 46,864 students, 6,208 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,860 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of North Texas

Use these rankings to compare University of North Texas’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #11 of 37
Best Value Texas #11 of 18
Best Value Southwest (Region) #22 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #190 of 491

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #8 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #11 of 37
Best Value Texas #11 of 18
Best Value Southwest (Region) #22 of 36
Best Value Nationwide #161 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #190 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of North Texas

Those who finish University of North Texas’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at University of North Texas
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $56,194
2 years $52,822
3 years $53,766
4 years $57,241
5 years $62,197

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of North Texas take home a median $57,241, compared with $58,467 for all University of North Texas graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at University of North Texas

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of North Texas, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at University of North Texas are 97% women (37) and 3% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of North Texas

Among the 34 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of North Texas, 97% were women (33) and 3% were men (1).

University of North Texas gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of North Texas

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of North Texas, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at University of North Texas

Among the 2 doctoral special education degrees awarded at University of North Texas, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

University of North Texas gender breakdown of Special Education Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of North Texas.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at University of North Texas

*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 North Texas

This Special Education program at University of North Texas includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 38

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of North Texas pursue many career paths. Here 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

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