by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $37,394. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Wilmington.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from UNCW. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 252 |
| General Education | 70 |
| Educational Administration | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 31 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
