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. In addition, we cover how Appalachian State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Appalachian State. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,105 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Appalachian State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Appalachian State. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Appalachian State in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 247 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 188 |
| Educational Administration | 136 |
| Student Counseling | 69 |
| Instructional Media Design | 32 |
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