by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern EKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern EKU as a strong choice for special education, ranked #427 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 427 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 of 87 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU report a median salary of $41,230 a year. This is below $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, special education students borrow a median amount of $28,381 in student loans. This is higher than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 86% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern EKU awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
Eastern EKU awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern EKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 30 |
