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Special Education at Morehead State University

Special Education at Morehead State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Morehead State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Morehead State University is in Morehead, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 special education graduations were recorded at Morehead State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Morehead State University

Online coursework is an option at Morehead State University. Of 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Morehead State University

Use these rankings to compare Morehead State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #6 of 8
Best Value Southeast (Region) #21 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #89 of 96
Best Value Nationwide #130 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #466 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Morehead State University

Graduates of Morehead State 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 Morehead State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,308
2 years $32,747
3 years $32,854
4 years $36,125
5 years $40,027

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Morehead State University earn a median of $36,125, compared with $45,141 for all Morehead State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Morehead State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Special Education graduates from Morehead State University is $26,878.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Morehead State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Morehead State University are 86% women (18) and 14% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Morehead State University

Of the 19 bachelor’s special education graduates at Morehead State University, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

Morehead State 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 Morehead State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Morehead State University

Minority students account for 5% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Morehead State University

Among the 2 master’s special education graduates at Morehead State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Morehead State 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 Morehead State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Morehead State 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 Morehead State University

This Special Education program at Morehead State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 21

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Morehead State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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

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