Special Education at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying special education, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and has a total student population of 38,541.
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.
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GMU Special Education Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Online Classes Are Available at GMU
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
GMU does offer online education options in special ed for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
GMU Special Education Rankings
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Special Ed Student Demographics at GMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at George Mason University.
GMU Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from GMU, 56% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the special ed master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 183 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 48 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
The following special ed concentations are available at George Mason University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at George Mason University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 359 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 38 |
Related Majors
- Teacher Education Grade Specific
- General Education
- Student Counseling
- Teaching English or French
- Instructional Media Design
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 VA, the home state for George Mason University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 5,870 | $66,790 |
| Special Education Professors | 4,110 | $61,890 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 3,150 | $72,960 |
| Special Education Teachers | 2,220 | $78,340 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 2,000 | $70,770 |
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 Lucien Dalarun under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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