by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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Auburn is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Auburn. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $35,666. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Auburn make a median salary of $44,841 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 Auburn, special ed students borrow a median amount of $22,250 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Auburn is $657 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Auburn University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Auburn. About 99% of these graduates were women and the other 1% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Auburn in 2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 243 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 127 |
| Educational Administration | 52 |
| Student Counseling | 38 |
| General Education | 36 |
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