Here, 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. In addition, we cover how Grand Canyon University ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 471 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1,624 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University is $35,016. 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 Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $45,704 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 Grand Canyon University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $47,180 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Grand Canyon University is $137 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Grand Canyon University.
Of the 471 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Grand Canyon University in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 54 |
Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
White | 270 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 45 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,624 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Grand Canyon University. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 29 |
Black or African American | 375 |
Hispanic or Latino | 196 |
White | 895 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 128 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,632 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,218 |
Educational Administration | 1,176 |
General Education | 707 |
Teaching English or French | 217 |