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. Also, learn how Lipscomb ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Lipscomb was ranked #160 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 160 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lipscomb University handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Lipscomb. This makes it the #196 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Lipscomb paid an average of $1,494 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $35,848 | $35,848 |
| Fees | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,804 | $14,804 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Lipscomb in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lipscomb are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Lipscomb make a median salary of $51,798 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Lipscomb in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lipscomb are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lipscomb University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Lipscomb University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 105 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 96 |
| Teaching English or French | 47 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 22 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |