by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Liberty University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Liberty University was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Liberty University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 306 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Liberty University. This makes it the #10 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 Liberty University is $33,713. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Liberty University make a median salary of $42,765. 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 Liberty University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,875 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 Liberty University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 113 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Liberty University. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Liberty 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 Liberty University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 96 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,272 |
| Educational Administration | 759 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 380 |
| Student Counseling | 364 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 118 |
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