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. We've also included details on how Liberty University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Liberty University was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Liberty University handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 306 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Liberty University. This makes it the #10 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Liberty University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,699 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Liberty University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $46,892 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Liberty University was $382 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 | $15,015 | $15,015 |
| Fees | $807 | $807 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,599 | $1,599 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,919 | $12,919 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,940 | $6,940 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from Liberty University. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Liberty University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Liberty University 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 Liberty University Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Liberty University make a median salary of $51,619 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Liberty University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,126 |
| Educational Administration | 970 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 572 |
| Student Counseling | 466 |
| General Education | 142 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.