We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Akron Main Campus. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Akron Main Campus among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #409 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 409 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Ohio | 18 of 22 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 69 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at University of Akron Main Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Akron Main Campus awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Akron Main Campus is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $36,906 a year. This is below $55,692, the median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Akron Main Campus, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,390, the typical median for all majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,793 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Akron Main Campus were White. Roughly 89% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Akron Main Campus conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
University of Akron Main Campus granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Akron Main Campus. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 1 |