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, and more. In addition, we cover how A-State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 156 students received their master’s degree in special ed from A-State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at A-State was $552 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
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All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from A-State in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
A-State does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from A-State make a median salary of $50,720 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at A-State awarded 110 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 918 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 309 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 209 |
| Student Counseling | 168 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 107 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.