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, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #228 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in special education.
In 2021, 51 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Portland State University. This makes it the #88 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $49,417 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Portland State University.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% 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 Portland State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 51 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 407 |
| General Education | 176 |
| Educational Administration | 98 |
| Student Counseling | 50 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 45 |
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