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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Ranked at #7 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GMU is in the top 1% of the country for special ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 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.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at GMU make a median salary of $58,341. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at George Mason University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from GMU. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 27 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 48 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 493 |
| Educational Administration | 165 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 111 |
| Instructional Media Design | 64 |
| Teaching English or French | 45 |
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