by our College Data Analytics TeamSpecial Education is a major offered under the education program of study at Grand Canyon University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in special ed, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Special Education
Use traditional, innovative and research-based approaches to learn about the instructional and transitional demands of children with special needs in this specialized online MEd from Southern New Hampshire University.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Grand Canyon University was ranked #442 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Arizona.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $463 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,424 | $16,424 |
| Fees | $757 | $757 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,800 | $7,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Grand Canyon University in Special Ed walked away with an average of $47,934 in student debt. That is 94% higher than the national average of $24,724.
special ed who receive their bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University make an average of $34,098 a year during the early days of their career. That is 6% lower than the national average of $36,194.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Grand Canyon University does offer online classes in its special ed bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.
Women made up around 89.9% of the special ed students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is in the same ballpark of the nationwide number of 90.1%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 30.1% of the special ed bachelor’s degrees at Grand Canyon University in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 18%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 216 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Special Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 325 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 11 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to special education.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 903 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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