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 Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Central Michigan was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Michigan University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Central Michigan. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,522 a year. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Central Michigan is $387 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Central Michigan paid an average of $478 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 | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Central Michigan. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Central Michigan in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| 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 Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Instructional Media Design | 236 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 236 |
| Educational Administration | 85 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 45 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 33 |
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