by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BGSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BGSU as a strong choice for special education, ranked #289 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 289 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Ohio | 6 of 22 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 37 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at BGSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 177 |
| Certificate | 31 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 177 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
BGSU is in the top 10% of the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BGSU report a median salary of $39,187 a year. This is below $53,424, the median for all majors at BGSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BGSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,312 in student loans. This is higher than $25,567, the typical median for all majors at BGSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $19,393 |
| Fees | $2,507 | $2,507 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at BGSU were White. Roughly 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
BGSU conferred 139 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
BGSU conferred 38 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus conferred 31 certificate degrees in special education.
BGSU is not currently ranked for special education at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of special education certificate degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of special education certificate degree graduates at BGSU were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BGSU awarded 21 certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (95%).
BGSU awarded 10 certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
