by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SCSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCSU among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #136 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 136 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Connecticut | 2 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $52,604 a year. This is below $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SCSU awarded 33 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SCSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 18 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 6 |
