by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boise State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boise State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Boise State. This makes it the #180 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,812 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Boise State make a median salary of $43,008. 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 Boise State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,675 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Boise State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Boise State. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boise State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Boise State. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 168 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 119 |
| Instructional Media Design | 74 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 59 |
| Educational Administration | 48 |
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