by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #105 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 105 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Indiana | 3 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 14 of 69 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 990 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 671 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
BSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,704 a year. This is higher than $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU 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 Ball State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSU awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
BSU awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
BSU conferred 9 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
BSU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
BSU granted 2 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University handed out 7 certificate degrees in special education.
BSU is not yet ranked for special education at the certificate level.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a certificate degree in special education from BSU identified as women.
The majority of special education certificate degree graduates at BSU are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSU granted 7 certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 990 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 671 |
