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 Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Wayne State. This makes it the #463 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 Wayne State is $40,585. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Wayne State make a median salary of $47,441. 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 Wayne State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $43,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Wayne State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Wayne State. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State 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 Wayne State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Wayne State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 145 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 111 |
| Educational Administration | 97 |
| Instructional Media Design | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 30 |
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