Special Education at University of the Cumberlands
What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of the Cumberlands. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of the Cumberlands sits in Williamsburg, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 304 special education degrees were awarded at University of the Cumberlands.
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Studying Online at University of the Cumberlands
Online coursework is an option at University of the Cumberlands. Among 22,120 students, 13,667 (62%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,078 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at University of the Cumberlands
Use these rankings to compare University of the Cumberlands’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 486 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #400 of 491 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of the Cumberlands
Graduates of University of the Cumberlands’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 3 years | $39,570 |
| 4 years | $45,139 |
| 5 years | $48,604 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn a median of $45,139, compared with $50,742 for all University of the Cumberlands graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of the Cumberlands, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at University of the Cumberlands are 62% women (190) and 38% men (114).
Special Education Master’s Program at University of the Cumberlands
Of the 304 master’s special education graduates at University of the Cumberlands, 62% were women (190) and 38% were men (114).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of the Cumberlands.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 179 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 106 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of the Cumberlands, 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 the Cumberlands
This Special Education program at University of the Cumberlands includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 304 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Students who finish Special Education program at University of the Cumberlands 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.
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