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Special Education at Valdosta State University

Special Education at Valdosta State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Valdosta State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valdosta State University sits in Valdosta, GA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 special education graduations were recorded at Valdosta State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Valdosta State University

Many students take online classes at Valdosta State University. Of 10,262 students, 4,718 (46%) studied exclusively online and 2,960 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Valdosta State University

Rankings can help you compare Valdosta State University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Georgia #3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #10 of 14
Best Value Southeast (Region) #19 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #58 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #119 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #364 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Valdosta State University

Those who finish Valdosta State University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Valdosta State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,556
2 years $33,281
3 years $36,370
4 years $42,879
5 years $51,162

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Valdosta State University take home a median $42,879, compared with $49,491 for all Valdosta State University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Valdosta State University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Valdosta State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Valdosta State University are 88% women (38) and 12% men (5).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Valdosta State University

Among the 1 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Valdosta State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

Valdosta State University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Valdosta State University

Minority students account for 100% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Valdosta State University

Among the 42 master’s special education graduates at Valdosta State University, 88% were women (37) and 12% were men (5).

Valdosta State University 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 Valdosta State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 6
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Valdosta State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Valdosta State University, 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 Valdosta State University

This Special Education program at Valdosta State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 43

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Valdosta State University pursue many career paths. Below are 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

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