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Special Education at Sacred Heart University

Special Education at Sacred Heart University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Sacred Heart University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Sacred Heart University is in Fairfield, CT.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 special education graduations were recorded at Sacred Heart University.

Online Class Availability at Sacred Heart University

Many students take online classes at Sacred Heart University. Of 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Sacred Heart University

Use these rankings to compare Sacred Heart University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Special Education graduates at Sacred Heart University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at Sacred Heart University are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).

Special Education Master’s Program at Sacred Heart University

Among the 4 master’s special education graduates at Sacred Heart University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University

The Special Education program at Sacred Heart University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 9

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Sacred Heart University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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

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