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Special Education at Youngstown State University

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

Youngstown State University is located in Youngstown, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 special education graduations were recorded at Youngstown State University.

Studying Online at Youngstown State University

Distance learning is available at Youngstown State University. Among 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Youngstown State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#5 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#21 of 73
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#22 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#73 of 73
Best Value	Nationwide	#183 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#484 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Youngstown State University

Those who finish Youngstown State 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	$32,711
2 years	$31,178
3 years	$34,816
4 years	$38,548
5 years	$40,430

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Youngstown State University earn a median of $38,548, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Youngstown State University comes in at $29,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Youngstown State University are 90% women (38) and 10% men (4).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Youngstown State University

Among the 4 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

Special Education Master’s Program at Youngstown State University

Of the 38 master’s special education degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 92% were women (35) and 8% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 16% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State University

This Special Education program at Youngstown State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	42

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Youngstown State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.