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, and more. Also, learn how Fitchburg State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 96 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #38 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Fitchburg State make a median salary of $51,546 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Fitchburg State University.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Fitchburg State in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 96 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Fitchburg State. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 213 |
| Educational Administration | 57 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 55 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 39 |
| General Education | 8 |
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