by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BSU among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #170 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 170 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 34 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 67 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Bridgewater State University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
BSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $56,260 a year. This is above $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BSU awarded 45 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (91%).
During the most recent reporting year, Bridgewater State University handed out 1 certificate degree in special education.
BSU is not currently ranked for special education at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in special education from BSU were women.
The largest share of special education certificate degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BSU awarded 1 certificate degree in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at BSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 67 |
