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Special Education at University of the Southwest

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what University of the Southwest. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of the Southwest sits in Hobbs, NM.

During the most recent reporting year, 12 special education graduations were recorded at University of the Southwest.

Online & Distance Learning at University of the Southwest

Many students take online classes at University of the Southwest. Among 1,130 students, 838 (74%) studied exclusively online and 277 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of the Southwest

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Mexico	#6 of 8
Best Value	New Mexico	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#31 of 37
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#33 of 36
Best Value	Nationwide	#341 of 486
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#390 of 491

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Special Education graduates at University of the Southwest, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at University of the Southwest are 83% women (10) and 17% men (2).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of the Southwest

Among the 12 master’s special education graduates at University of the Southwest, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 50% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of the Southwest, 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 University of the Southwest

The Special Education program at University of the Southwest breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at University of the Southwest work across a variety of fields. 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.