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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #401 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCA. This makes it the #211 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UCA make a median salary of $40,284. 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 UCA, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,250 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 Central Arkansas.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UCA in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The special ed program at UCA awarded 22 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 181 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 69 |
| Student Counseling | 41 |
| Educational Administration | 31 |
| General Education | 10 |
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