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Special Education at University of Nebraska at Omaha

28 Bachelor's Degrees
51 Master's Degrees
#161 Overall Quality
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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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Special Education Degrees Available at UNOMAHA

UNOMAHA Special Ed Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 86
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 130
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 145
Best Special Education Schools 161

Popularity of Special Ed at UNOMAHA

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.

How Much Do Special Ed Graduates from UNOMAHA Make?

$37,998 Bachelor's Median Salary
$55,247 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Student Debt Do Special Ed Graduates from UNOMAHA Have?

$21,395 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from UNOMAHA Cost?

$8,370 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UNOMAHA Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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
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

Learn more about UNOMAHA tuition and fees.

UNOMAHA Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNOMAHA in 2022 were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 25
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

Does UNOMAHA Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

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.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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UNOMAHA Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 56
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

UNOMAHA Special Ed Students

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 251
Student Counseling 46
Educational Administration 30
Teacher Education Subject Specific 17
Teaching English or French 10

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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