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 University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #483 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $32,243. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of $36,315. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at University of Akron Main Campus is $233 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from University of Akron Main Campus. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 95 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 25 |
| Educational Administration | 21 |
| Student Counseling | 17 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 12 |
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