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Special Education at University of Kansas

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The Special Education major is part of the education program at University of Kansas.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.

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Special Education Degrees Available at KU

KU Special Ed Rankings

KU was ranked #66 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.

Popularity of Special Ed at KU

In 2021, 97 students received their master’s degree in special ed from KU. This makes it the #37 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's special ed program at KU make a median salary of $48,138. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.

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KU Special Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Kansas.

KU Special Education Master’s Program

Of the 97 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from KU in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 83
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 6

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 120
Teacher Education Subject Specific 87
Educational Administration 80
Curriculum & Instruction 71
Teaching English or French 18

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