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, and more. In addition, we cover how Merrimack ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Merrimack was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Merrimack College handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 71 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Merrimack. This makes it the #62 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Merrimack College.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Merrimack in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The special ed program at Merrimack awarded 71 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Merrimack are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 50 |
| Educational Administration | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 24 |
| General Education | 15 |
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