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 Kean ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Kean. This makes it the #43 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 Kean is $48,628. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kean, special ed students borrow a median amount of $41,518 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
Learn more about Kean tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from Kean. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Kean make a median salary of $66,012. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 103 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Kean in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 178 |
| Student Counseling | 93 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 47 |
| Educational Administration | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.