by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carthage ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Carthage was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Wisconsin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carthage College handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Carthage. This makes it the #507 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carthage go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,758 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Carthage, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,954 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Carthage College.
The special ed program at Carthage awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 23% of these degrees went to men with the other 77% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Carthage are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 2 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Carthage in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carthage College with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 25 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 5 |
| Teaching English or French | 3 |
| General Education | 2 |
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