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. We've also included details on how BYU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 237 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in special ed from BYU. This makes it the #418 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 BYU is $50,331. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at BYU paid an average of $342 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,496 | $6,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,736 | $5,736 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from BYU. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the BYU 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 BYU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from BYU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 192 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 181 |
| Educational Administration | 34 |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 |
| Teaching English or French | 7 |
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