by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #157 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,898 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, special ed students borrow a median amount of $23,397 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 Memphis.
Of the 65 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UofM, about 5% were men and 95% 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 Memphis with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 144 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Educational Administration | 44 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
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