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Special Education at Grand Canyon University

527 Bachelor's Degrees
1,624 Master's Degrees
#39 Overall Quality
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at Grand Canyon University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Grand Canyon University ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.

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Special Education Degrees Available at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Special Ed Rankings

Grand Canyon University was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 23
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 30
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Special Education Schools 39

Popularity of Special Ed at Grand Canyon University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Canyon University handed out 527 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 471 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 1,624 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Grand Canyon University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Special Ed Graduates from Grand Canyon University Make?

$43,258 Bachelor's Median Salary
$54,232 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University is $43,258. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Special Ed Graduates from Grand Canyon University Have?

$19,925 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Grand Canyon University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $19,925 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Grand Canyon University is $137 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from Grand Canyon University Cost?

$17,263 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$10,000 Average Student Debt

Grand Canyon University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University paid an average of $465 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 $16,390 $16,390
Fees $873 $873
Books and Supplies $750 $750
On Campus Room and Board $11,162 $11,162
On Campus Other Expenses $4,300 $4,300

Learn more about Grand Canyon University tuition and fees.

Grand Canyon University Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 527 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Grand Canyon University in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Grand Canyon University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 65
Hispanic or Latino 84
White 327
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 46

Does Grand Canyon University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

Grand Canyon University 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 Grand Canyon University Online Learning page.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Grand Canyon University make a median salary of $54,232 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.

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Grand Canyon University Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 1,323 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Grand Canyon University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 22
Black or African American 273
Hispanic or Latino 170
White 773
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 82

Grand Canyon University Special Ed Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Grand Canyon University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,347
Educational Administration 1,257
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,098
General Education 360
Teaching English or French 221

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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