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. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #206 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in special ed from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #149 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,697 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from OHIO Athens. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 special ed majors earned their master's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 290 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 172 |
| Educational Administration | 61 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 28 |
| Instructional Media Design | 20 |
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