by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nebraska-Lincoln highly for special education, placing at #226 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 226 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nebraska | 3 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 20 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $44,358 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, special education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. About 83% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 1 |
