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Special Education at Lipscomb University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Lipscomb University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 special education degrees were awarded at Lipscomb University.

Studying Online at Lipscomb University

Many students take online classes at Lipscomb University. Among 5,017 students, 616 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,176 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Lipscomb University

Rankings can help you compare Lipscomb University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 7
Best Value	Tennessee	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#89 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#227 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#405 of 486

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#2 of 7
Best Value	Tennessee	#7 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#89 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#227 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#405 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Lipscomb University

Graduates of Lipscomb 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	$43,222
2 years	$42,682

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Special Education graduates at Lipscomb University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Lipscomb University are 96% women (27) and 4% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at Lipscomb University

Of the 25 master’s special education graduates at Lipscomb University, 96% were women (24) and 4% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 8% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Lipscomb University, below the national average of 33%.*

*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 Lipscomb University

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

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	24
Teaching for Gifted & Talented	4

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Lipscomb University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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.