by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 152 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #18 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #7 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 University of Northern Colorado is $36,352. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $48,018. 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 University of Northern Colorado, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,564 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 Northern Colorado.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 152 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from University of Northern Colorado in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 207 |
| Educational Administration | 108 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 77 |
| General Education | 70 |
| Student Counseling | 27 |
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