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 Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, Boston U came in at #29. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Boston U. This makes it the #137 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $46,446. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Boston U make a median salary of $51,344. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Boston University.
Of the 9 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Boston U. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 238 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 156 |
| Educational Administration | 86 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 70 |
| Teaching English or French | 31 |
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