by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNK. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK highly for special education, ranked #235 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 235 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nebraska | 4 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UNK ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNK report a median salary of $58,083 a year. This is higher than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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Every one of the 21 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from UNK identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK were White. About 90% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNK conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNK. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 28 |