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 BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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BYU is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #49 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in special ed from BYU. This makes it the #418 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,021 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from BYU. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from BYU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 193 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 184 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Instructional Media Design | 21 |
| Educational Assessment | 11 |
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