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 Boise State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boise State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Boise State. This makes it the #180 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,303 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boise State paid an average of $830 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $399 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,941 | $24,135 |
| Fees | $2,841 | $2,841 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,610 | $16,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,723 | $5,723 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boise 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 Boise State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Boise State make a median salary of $50,038. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Boise State in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Boise State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 131 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 124 |
| Instructional Media Design | 60 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 55 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.