by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Murray State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Murray State University highly for special education, placing at #336 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 336 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Kentucky | 3 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Murray State University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University report a median salary of $37,901 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $20,775 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray State University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 11 |
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