by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Kent State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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Kent State is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Kent State. This makes it the #161 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kent State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,139 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $42,835 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Kent State is $537 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Kent State in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Kent State 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Kent State make a median salary of $48,430. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Kent State in 2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 237 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 191 |
| General Education | 81 |
| Educational Administration | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.