by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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UARK was ranked #91 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UARK. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, special ed students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Arkansas.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UARK in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UARK in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 245 |
| Educational Administration | 88 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 77 |
| Teaching English or French | 47 |
| Student Counseling | 30 |
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