General Special Education at Oakland University
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Oakland University sits in Rochester Hills, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 general special education degrees were granted at Oakland University.
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Online Class Availability at Oakland University
Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Of 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Oakland University
These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s General Special Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Special Education graduates at Oakland University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Special Education graduates at Oakland University are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
General Special Education Master’s Program at Oakland University
Of the 18 master’s general special education degrees awarded at Oakland University, 83% were women (15) and 17% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Oakland University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Oakland University, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*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
Those who complete General Special Education program at Oakland University pursue many career paths. 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
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