by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at MSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #94 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 94 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 1 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 69 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,148 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,375 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 47 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
