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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in special ed from GVSU. This makes it the #220 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $49,494. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at GVSU is $345 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
The special ed program at GVSU awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley 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 | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at GVSU make a median salary of $57,176. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
The special ed program at GVSU awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 303 |
| Educational Administration | 139 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 101 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.