Special Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington
If you plan to study Special Education, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 special education degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Special Education Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Special Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 491 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 486 |
Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Graduates of University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,394 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $39,788 |
| 4 years | $42,392 |
| 5 years | $51,603 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Special Education graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $42,392, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Special Education graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Special Education Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Among the 7 bachelor’s special education graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*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 University of North Carolina Wilmington
The Special Education program at University of North Carolina Wilmington breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 2 |
| Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates
Graduates of the Special Education program at University of North Carolina Wilmington go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Special Education majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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