by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Eastern Michigan University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern Michigan University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #376 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 376 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 10 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 54 of 69 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Eastern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Professional Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Michigan University conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Eastern Michigan University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,126 a year. This is lower than $54,680, the median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University, special education students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $28,615, the typical median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,950 | $15,920 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Eastern Michigan University awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
Eastern Michigan University conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Eastern Michigan University conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Eastern Michigan University granted 3 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Eastern Michigan University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 40 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 4 |
