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, and more. Also, learn how UNK ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNK was ranked #258 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNK. This makes it the #137 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UNK make a median salary of $49,040. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNK in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The special ed program at UNK awarded 35 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 118 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 89 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 83 |
| Student Counseling | 53 |
| Educational Administration | 51 |
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