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. In addition, we cover how Grand Canyon University ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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Grand Canyon University was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 527 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 471 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $43,258. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,925 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Grand Canyon University is $137 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,390 | $16,390 |
| Fees | $873 | $873 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,162 | $11,162 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Of the 527 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Grand Canyon University in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% 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 bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 327 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 46 |
Grand Canyon University does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $54,232 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 1,323 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Grand Canyon University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 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 master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 273 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 |
| White | 773 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 82 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Grand Canyon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,347 |
| Educational Administration | 1,257 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,098 |
| General Education | 360 |
| Teaching English or French | 221 |