by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 69 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Eastern. This makes it the #63 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,084 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.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Eastern make a median salary of $38,677 a year. 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 Eastern, special ed students borrow a median amount of $28,381 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 Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Eastern. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% 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 Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 120 |
| Educational Administration | 54 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
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