by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #251 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Eastern. This makes it the #63 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Eastern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,485 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 Eastern paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Eastern. About 91% of these graduates were women and the other 9% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky 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 | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Eastern make a median salary of $44,070. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Eastern in 2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 117 |
| Educational Administration | 62 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 26 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.