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. Also, learn how ASU - Tempe ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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ASU - Tempe is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in special ed from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #142 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe is $41,151. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $45,202 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,375 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 Arizona State University - Tempe.
Of the 111 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from ASU - Tempe, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 33 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from ASU - Tempe in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 621 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 90 |
| Educational Administration | 76 |
| Other Education | 40 |
| Teaching English or French | 36 |
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