General Special Education at Appalachian State University
If you are interested in studying General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 general special education degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Appalachian State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Appalachian State University’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #172 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at Appalachian State University are 100% women (18) and 0% men (0).
General Special Education Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 15 master’s general special education graduates at Appalachian State University, 100% were women (15) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.