by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SAU highly for special education, placing at #424 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 424 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 12 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 63 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at SAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Spring Arbor University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
SAU has not been ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SAU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $29,750 in student loans. This is higher than $28,551, the typical median for all majors at SAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,440 | $33,344 |
| Fees | $670 | $670 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at SAU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spring Arbor University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SAU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
SAU awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at SAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.