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Special Education at Northern Michigan University

If you plan to study special education, take a look at what Northern Michigan University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and approximately 7,368 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students received a bachelor's degree in special ed from Northern Michigan University.

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.

Northern Michigan University Special Education Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
  • Master’s Degree in Special Ed

Online Classes Are Available at Northern Michigan University

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.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Northern Michigan University does offer online courses in special ed for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

Northern Michigan University Special Education Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks special ed programs across the country. The following shows how Northern Michigan University performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The special ed major at Northern Michigan University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 148
Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 260
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 273
Best Value Special Education Schools 371
Most Focused Special Education Schools 398
Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 402
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 416
Best Special Education Schools 512

In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #403 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Special Ed Student Demographics at Northern Michigan University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern Michigan University.

Northern Michigan University Special Education Bachelor’s Program

87% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Northern Michigan University in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.

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About 87% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in special ed at Northern Michigan University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 13
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Northern Michigan University Special Education Master’s Program

100% Women
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Northern Michigan University. Of these graduates, 0% were men and 100% were women.

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Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from Northern Michigan University, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in special ed.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Northern Michigan University also has a doctoral program available in special ed. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Special Education

The following special ed concentations are available at Northern Michigan University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Michigan University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 6

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 MI, the home state for Northern Michigan University.

Occupation Jobs in MI Average Salary in MI
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2,460 $66,820
Special Education Teachers 1,880 $72,670
Special Education Professors 1,830 $63,700
Interpreters and Translators 870 $41,450
Middle School Special Education Teachers 660 $61,540

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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