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Special Education at Utica University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Utica University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Utica University sits in Utica, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 special education graduations were recorded at Utica University.

Online & Distance Learning at Utica University

Distance learning is available at Utica University. Of 3,627 students, 1,548 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,024 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Utica University

These rankings give you a sense of how Utica University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#28 of 49
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#46 of 49
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#58 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#94 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#366 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#375 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Utica University

Graduates of Utica University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,100
2 years	$46,087
3 years	$47,960
4 years	$55,287
5 years	$57,653

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Utica University report median earnings of $55,287, compared with $72,003 for all Utica University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Utica University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Utica University are 82% women (14) and 18% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Utica University

Of the 4 bachelor’s special education graduates at Utica University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Special Education Master’s Program at Utica University

Among the 13 master’s special education graduates at Utica University, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Utica University, 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 Utica University

The Special Education program at Utica University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	17

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Utica University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.