by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RIC. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC highly for special education, coming in at #300 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 300 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Rhode Island | 4 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 27 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
RIC is not yet ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,259 a year. This is higher than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, special education graduates take on a median debt of $29,851 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 17% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. About 78% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RIC granted 18 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
Graduate study is also available at RIC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 33 |
