by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. We've also included details on how Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #83 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,777 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern Michigan was $637 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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Of the 40 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Eastern Michigan make a median salary of $57,174. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 182 |
| Educational Administration | 140 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 112 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
| Teaching English or French | 31 |
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