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Special Education at Averett University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, you may want to check out the program at Averett University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Averett University is in Danville, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 26 special education degrees were granted at Averett University.

Online & Distance Learning at Averett University

Online coursework is an option at Averett University. Of 1,476 students, 560 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 478 (32%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Averett University

Those who finish Averett 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	$46,066

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Averett University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Averett University are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).

Special Education Master’s Program at Averett University

Of the 7 master’s special education degrees awarded at Averett University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 43% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Averett University, above 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 Averett University

The Special Education program at Averett University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	8
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	18

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Averett University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.