by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, GMU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In 2022, 326 students received their master’s degree in special ed from GMU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from GMU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at GMU make a median salary of $61,996. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 267 students earned a master's degree in special ed from GMU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 48 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 318 |
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Student Counseling | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.