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. Also, learn how RIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at RIC was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 students received their master’s degree in special ed from RIC. 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 RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,687 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $53,896 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIC, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,851 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 Rhode Island College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from RIC. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 32 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from RIC in 2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 81 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 76 |
| Teaching English or French | 29 |
| Other Education | 18 |
| General Education | 2 |
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