General Special Education at Mount Mercy University
If you plan to study General Special Education, consider the program at Mount Mercy University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount Mercy University is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 general special education degrees were granted at Mount Mercy University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount Mercy University
Online coursework is an option at Mount Mercy University. Among 1,417 students, 225 (16%) studied exclusively online and 720 (51%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Mount Mercy University
Rankings can help you compare Mount Mercy University’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 351 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 43 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of General Special Education graduates at Mount Mercy University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Special Education graduates at Mount Mercy University are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).
General Special Education Master’s Program at Mount Mercy University
Of the 4 master’s general special education graduates at Mount Mercy University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Mount Mercy University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at Mount Mercy University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.