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Special Education at East Carolina University

Special Education at East Carolina University

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

East Carolina University is located in Greenville, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 special education graduations were recorded at East Carolina University.

Online Class Availability at East Carolina University

Online coursework is an option at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at East Carolina University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #5 of 7
Best Value North Carolina #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #34 of 96
Best Value Southeast (Region) #50 of 95
Best Value Nationwide #232 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #253 of 491

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #5 of 7
Best Value North Carolina #5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #34 of 96
Best Value Southeast (Region) #50 of 95
Best Value Nationwide #232 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #253 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from East Carolina University

Students who complete East Carolina University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at East Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,283
2 years $39,718
3 years $38,832
4 years $41,964
5 years $46,759

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from East Carolina University take home a median $41,964, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from East Carolina University is $26,416.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at East Carolina University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at East Carolina University are 93% women (43) and 7% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at East Carolina University

Of the 27 bachelor’s special education graduates at East Carolina University, 93% were women (25) and 7% were men (2).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at East Carolina University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at East Carolina University, below the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at East Carolina University

Among the 9 master’s special education graduates at East Carolina University, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).

East Carolina University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at East Carolina University

*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 East Carolina University

This Special Education program at East Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 13
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 10
Teaching for Learning Disabilities 9
Other Special Education & Teaching 14

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at East Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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

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