by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Memphis among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #280 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 280 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Tennessee | 5 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 of 87 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Memphis handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Memphis is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,006 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Memphis, special education students borrow a median amount of $23,397 in student loans. This is below $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
Read more about University of Memphis tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 2% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Memphis conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 98% to women and 2% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 10 |
