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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how BGSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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BGSU is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #29 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 214 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $38,671. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $33,334 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at BGSU is $346 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 204 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from BGSU. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the BGSU 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 BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 171 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 121 |
| Other Education | 98 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 92 |
| Educational Administration | 65 |
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