Special Education at Dordt University
If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Dordt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dordt University is located in Sioux Center, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 special education degrees were granted at Dordt University.
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Studying Online at Dordt University
Online coursework is an option at Dordt University. Of 1,952 students, 342 (18%) studied exclusively online and 283 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at Dordt University
Use these rankings to compare Dordt University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 491 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 47 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 486 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Dordt University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Dordt University are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).
Special Education Master’s Program at Dordt University
Among the 9 master’s special education degrees awarded at Dordt University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Dordt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
*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 Dordt University
The Special Education program at Dordt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 9 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates
Those who complete Special Education program at Dordt University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.