by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Ashland University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Ashland University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #408 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 408 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Ohio | 17 of 22 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Ashland University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ashland University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Ashland University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ashland University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,276 a year. This is below $58,120, the median for all majors at Ashland University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ashland University, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,536, the typical median for all majors at Ashland University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,990 | $29,940 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
Learn more about Ashland University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Ashland University are White. Roughly 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ashland University awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Ashland University conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Ashland University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
