by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Fitchburg State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Fitchburg State was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fitchburg State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 140% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 96 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Fitchburg State. This makes it the #38 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fitchburg State paid an average of $294 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $40 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,076 | $10,076 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,225 | $14,225 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Fitchburg State in 2022 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 Fitchburg 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 |
Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Fitchburg State make a median salary of $59,740 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 77 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Fitchburg State in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Fitchburg State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Fitchburg State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 199 |
| Educational Administration | 72 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 38 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 38 |
| General Education | 10 |
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