by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #42 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 42 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Indiana | 2 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,276 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 4 |