by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Kean ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kean University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Kean. This makes it the #43 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kean go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,445 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Kean make a median salary of $57,586 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Kean University.
All of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Kean in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Kean. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 147 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 81 |
| Student Counseling | 76 |
| Educational Administration | 32 |
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