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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Hope ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 146 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hope College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Hope is $48,630. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hope was $620 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,240 | $37,240 |
| Fees | $430 | $430 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,180 | $12,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hope. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hope are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Hope special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Hope Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Hope College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 40 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 37 |
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