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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Murray State. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,844 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Murray State make a median salary of $38,310. 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 Murray State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $20,775 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 Murray State University.
Of the 25 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Murray State, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Murray State in 2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 144 |
| Educational Administration | 71 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 17 |
| Teaching English or French | 6 |
