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 Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #83 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,379 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Eastern Michigan make a median salary of $48,020 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 Michigan, special ed students borrow a median amount of $31,000 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 Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Eastern Michigan. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Eastern Michigan. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 146 |
| Educational Administration | 118 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 105 |
| Teaching English or French | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
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