Below are the key facts about this program at Mississippi State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mississippi State University highly for special education, ranked #259 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 259 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi | 2 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at Mississippi State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi State University awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Mississippi State University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,183 a year. This is lower than $58,380, the median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Mississippi State University, special education students accumulate a median of $22,302 in student loans. This is below $23,833, the typical median for all majors at Mississippi State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,110 | $27,487 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Mississippi State University are White. About 76% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Mississippi State University conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Mississippi State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 25 |
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