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 Athens State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Athens State University was ranked #460 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Athens State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Athens State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,832 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Athens State University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,215 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Athens State University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Athens State University in 2021, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Athens State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Athens State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 131 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Other Education | 16 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
| Teaching English or French | 1 |
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