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. We've also included details on how ESU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in special ed from ESU. This makes it the #101 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ESU was $462 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
Learn more about ESU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from ESU make a median salary of $53,927 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students earned a master's degree in special ed from ESU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State 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 | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 241 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 209 |
| Educational Administration | 170 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 167 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.