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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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UNL was ranked #85 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. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNL. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $37,687. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UNL make a median salary of $45,258 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at UNL is $407 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Of the 36 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UNL, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 - Lincoln with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 14 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UNL in 2020-2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 164 |
| Educational Administration | 116 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 46 |
| Educational Assessment | 35 |
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