by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UH Manoa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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UH Manoa is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UH Manoa. This makes it the #186 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 UH Manoa is $45,781. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UH Manoa make a median salary of $60,025 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH Manoa, special ed students borrow a median amount of $16,500 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 Hawaii at Manoa.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from UH Manoa in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UH Manoa in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 180 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 66 |
| Educational Administration | 41 |
| Teaching English or French | 40 |
| General Education | 31 |
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