Special Education at Delta State University
Every special education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the special ed program at Delta State University stacks up to those at other schools.Delta State University is located in Cleveland, Mississippi and has a total student population of 2,999.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
Delta State University Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Delta State University Special Education Rankings
Special Ed Student Demographics at Delta State University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Delta State University.
Delta State University Special Education Master’s Program
In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
If you plan to be a special ed major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Delta State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 7 |
Related Majors
- General Education
- Student Counseling
- Educational Administration
- Teacher Education Subject Specific
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MS, the home state for Delta State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MS | Average Salary in MS |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 2,300 | $46,590 |
| Special Education Professors | 1,230 | $49,460 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 850 | $48,800 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 140 | $52,110 |
| Special Education Preschool Teachers | 40 | $46,590 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kilobytezero under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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