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, and more. We've also included details on how Lehigh ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The special ed major at Lehigh is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Lehigh. This makes it the #342 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Lehigh paid an average of $2,550 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,180 | $61,180 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Lehigh 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 Lehigh Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Lehigh make a median salary of $60,267. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Lehigh. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Lehigh University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 51 |
| Instructional Media Design | 38 |
| Student Counseling | 37 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 21 |
| Other Education | 21 |
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