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 Ashland ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Ashland was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ashland University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Ashland. This makes it the #229 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 Ashland is $35,709. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ashland, special ed students borrow a median amount of $31,886 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ashland was $940 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,200 | $25,200 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $912 | $912 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,960 | $11,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
Learn more about Ashland tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Ashland. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ashland 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 Ashland Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Ashland make a median salary of $55,365 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 29 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Ashland, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ashland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland 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 | 28 |
| 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 Ashland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 124 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 53 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 43 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.