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Special Education at University of Northern Colorado

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

University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 158 special education degrees were granted at University of Northern Colorado.

Online Class Availability at University of Northern Colorado

Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Colorado. Among 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Colorado’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#3 of 8
Best Value	Colorado	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#312 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#350 of 491

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#3 of 8
Best Value	Colorado	#5 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#312 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#350 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado’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	$45,180
2 years	$44,617
3 years	$46,162
4 years	$50,987
5 years	$56,870

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from University of Northern Colorado take home a median $50,987, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from University of Northern Colorado comes in at $26,564.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of Northern Colorado, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Northern Colorado are 91% women (144) and 9% men (14).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 36 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at University of Northern Colorado, 94% were women (34) and 6% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 112 master’s special education degrees awarded at University of Northern Colorado, 91% were women (102) and 9% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	93
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, lower than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Northern Colorado

Of the 10 doctoral special education degrees awarded at University of Northern Colorado, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, above the national average of 19%.*

*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 Northern Colorado

The Special Education program at University of Northern Colorado breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	158

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Northern Colorado go on to a range of careers. 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

• 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.