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 Coastal Carolina University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Coastal Carolina University was ranked #289 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Coastal Carolina University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Coastal Carolina University. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,147 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Coastal Carolina University paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $487 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Fees | $180 | $180 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,418 | $11,418 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,150 | $4,150 |
Learn more about Coastal Carolina University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Coastal Carolina University 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 Coastal Carolina University Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Coastal Carolina University make a median salary of $49,668 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Coastal Carolina University in 2022 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 Coastal Carolina 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 | 5 |
| 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 Coastal Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 124 |
| Instructional Media Design | 58 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 33 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
| Other Education | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.