Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNOMAHA ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNOMAHA was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNOMAHA. This makes it the #88 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNOMAHA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,998 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNOMAHA, special ed students borrow a median amount of $21,395 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 $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNOMAHA paid an average of $764 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $6,536 | $20,524 |
Fees | $1,834 | $1,834 |
Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,874 | $3,874 |
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All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNOMAHA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 25 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNOMAHA special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNOMAHA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UNOMAHA make a median salary of $55,247. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 56 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 251 |
Student Counseling | 46 |
Educational Administration | 30 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
Teaching English or French | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.