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.
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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).
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 |
*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 |
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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