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, and more. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in special ed from ETSU. This makes it the #342 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
Learn more about ETSU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from ETSU. About 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 East Tennessee State 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 | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Of the 16 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ETSU, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State 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 | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 108 |
| Educational Administration | 64 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.