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Special Education at Athens State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at Athens State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Athens State University is in Athens, AL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 special education degrees were awarded at Athens State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Athens State University

Online coursework is an option at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) studied exclusively online and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Athens State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Athens State University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alabama	#8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#71 of 96
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#411 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Athens State University

Those who finish Athens State University’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	$35,832
2 years	$38,289

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Special Education graduates from Athens State University is $29,215.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Athens State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Athens State University are 79% women (11) and 21% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Athens State University

Among the 14 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Athens State University, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University, below the national average of 20%.*

*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 Athens State University

The Special Education program at Athens State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	14

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at Athens State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.