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Special Education at Jackson State University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Jackson State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Jackson State University is in Jackson, MS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 special education graduations were recorded at Jackson State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Jackson State University

Many students take online classes at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) studied exclusively online and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Jackson State University

Use these rankings to compare Jackson State University’s Special Education program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at Jackson State University are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Jackson State University

Of the 3 bachelor’s special education graduates at Jackson State University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 100% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, above the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Jackson State University

Among the 1 master’s special education graduates at Jackson State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 100% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Jackson State University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

*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 Jackson State University

This Special Education program at Jackson State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	4

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Jackson State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.