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Special Education at Chapman University

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

Chapman University sits in Orange, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 special education graduations were recorded at Chapman University.

Online Class Availability at Chapman University

Online coursework is an option at Chapman University. Among 9,760 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 71 (1%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Chapman University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#None of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#None of 76
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 491
Best Value	California	#None of 58
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#None of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#None of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#None of 76
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#None of 491
Best Value	California	#None of 58
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#None of 74
Best Value	Nationwide	#None of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Chapman University

Those who finish Chapman University’s Special Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$53,287
4 years	$64,473

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from Chapman University earn a median of $64,473, compared with $68,393 for all Chapman University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Special Education graduates at Chapman University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Chapman University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).

Special Education Master’s Program at Chapman University

Among the 7 master’s special education graduates at Chapman University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Chapman University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at Chapman University

Of the 5 doctoral special education graduates at Chapman University, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Chapman University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 40% of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Chapman University, higher than the national average of 19%.*

*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 Chapman University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Chapman University go on to a range of careers. 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.