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. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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UNC Charlotte was ranked #75 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 North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #269 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $38,276. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,602 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
All of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UNC Charlotte in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UNC Charlotte in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 559 |
| Educational Administration | 111 |
| Student Counseling | 73 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 21 |
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