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 Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Boston U. This makes it the #137 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Boston U in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $59,238 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 31 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 235 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 100 |
| Educational Administration | 69 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 40 |
| Teaching English or French | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.