Below are the key facts about this program at University of Dayton. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Dayton among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #69 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 69 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Ohio | 1 of 22 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 of 69 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at University of Dayton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Dayton conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Dayton is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Dayton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,985 a year. This is below $66,617, the median for all majors at University of Dayton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Dayton, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,612 in student loans. This is lower than $25,034, the typical median for all majors at University of Dayton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,890 | $49,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Dayton were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Dayton granted 16 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
University of Dayton conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at University of Dayton. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 5 |