General Special Education at University of Southern Maine
If you are interested in studying General Special Education, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 general special education degrees were granted at University of Southern Maine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Special Education graduates at University of Southern Maine, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of Southern Maine are 86% women (42) and 14% men (7).
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of Southern Maine
Of the 49 master’s general special education degrees awarded at University of Southern Maine, 86% were women (42) and 14% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*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
Students who finish General Special Education program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Special Education majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.