by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Mississippi State. This makes it the #124 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Mississippi State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,610 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $22,302 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Mississippi State University.
Of the 23 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Mississippi State, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Mississippi State in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 262 |
| Educational Administration | 89 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| Instructional Media Design | 39 |
| Student Counseling | 37 |
