Special Education at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne

Every special education school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the special ed program at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne stacks up to those at other schools.

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and has a total student population of 2,271. In 2021, 2 special ed majors received their bachelor's degree from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Special Education Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
• Master’s Degree in Special Ed

Online Classes Are Available at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, University of St. Francis Fort Wayne does offer online courses in special ed for the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Special Education Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the special ed progam at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The special ed major at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Focused Special Education Master’s Degree Schools	59
Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools	73
Best Value Special Education Schools	95
Most Focused Special Education Schools	96
Most Popular Special Education Master’s Degree Schools	153
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools	153
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools	215
	226
	252
Best Special Education Schools	256
Most Popular Special Education Schools	272
Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools	297
Most Focused Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools	359
	373
Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools	381

In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. This makes it the #154 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Special Ed Student Demographics at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne.

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Special Education Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne. Of these graduates, 0% were men and 100% were women.

About 100% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in special ed at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne with a bachelor's in special ed.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne Special Education Master’s Program

The special ed program at University of St. Francis Fort Wayne awarded 31 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.

Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from University of St. Francis Fort Wayne, 77% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne with a master's in special ed.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	24
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

University of St. Francis Fort Wayne also has a doctoral program available in special ed. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Special Education

The following special ed concentations are available at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
General Special Education	33

Related Majors

• Student Counseling
• Teacher Education Subject Specific
• Teacher Education Grade Specific

Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into

A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne.

Occupation	Jobs in IN	Average Salary in IN
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers	3,210	$53,570
Special Education Professors	1,960	$53,450
Middle School Special Education Teachers	1,030	$50,880
Interpreters and Translators	870	$41,700
Special Education Preschool Teachers	240	$50,140

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nyttend under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.