Here, 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 #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
Best Special Education Schools | 277 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Athens State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 20 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 $43,668 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Athens State University paid an average of $502 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $251 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $7,530 | $15,060 |
Fees | $2,310 | $2,310 |
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Of the 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Athens State University in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 20 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
Athens State University does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Athens State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Athens State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 182 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 75 |
Other Education | 19 |
Instructional Media Design | 2 |
Teaching Assistants | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.