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Special Education at University of Southern Maine

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, ME.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 special education degrees were awarded at University of Southern Maine.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine

Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of Southern Maine

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#27 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#123 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#353 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of Southern Maine

Students who complete University of Southern Maine’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	$44,316

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at University of Southern Maine, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of Southern Maine are 86% women (43) and 14% men (7).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of Southern Maine

Among the 49 master’s special education graduates at University of Southern Maine, 86% were women (42) and 14% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, below 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 Southern Maine

The Special Education program at University of Southern Maine breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	49
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	1

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of Southern Maine 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

• 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.