General Special Education at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Special Education, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 148 general special education graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Among 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s General Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 351 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 351 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 404 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 351 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 76% women (113) and 24% men (35).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Of the 45 bachelor’s general special education degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 80% were women (36) and 20% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, above the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Of the 100 master’s general special education degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 76% were women (76) and 24% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 57% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, higher than the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Of the 3 doctoral general special education degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 University of Nevada-Las Vegas pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, 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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