by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from The American University. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at The American University paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Online degrees for the The American University special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from The American University. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at American University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 130 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 43 |
| Teaching English or French | 10 |
| International Education | 9 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.