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 Fairfield U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The special ed major at Fairfield U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Fairfield U. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fairfield U paid an average of $855 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,510 | $55,510 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,005 | $2,005 |
Learn more about Fairfield U tuition and fees.
Fairfield U 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 Fairfield U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fairfield U 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 Fairfield University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Fairfield University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 44 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 |
| Student Counseling | 7 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.