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Special Education at Michigan State University

40 Bachelor's Degrees
50 Master's Degrees
0 Doctor's Degrees
The Special Education major is part of the education program at Michigan State University.

We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.

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Special Education Degrees Available at Michigan State

Michigan State Special Ed Rankings

Michigan State was ranked #65 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 Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (With Aid) 5
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (With Aid) 12
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (With Aid) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $30-$48k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) 18
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (Income $30-$48k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $48-$75k) 29
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income Over $110k) 29
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education (Income Over $110k) 34
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 35
Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools 36
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (Income $75-$110k) 37
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (Income $48-$75k) 38
Best Value Colleges for Special Education (Income Over $110k) 42
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education 52
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 61
Best Special Education Schools 65
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 185
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 222
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 247
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Special Education Graduates 257
Best Special Education Colleges for Veterans 277
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Special Education 283
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Special Education Graduates 336
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Special Education 405
Highest Paid Special Education Graduates 429
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Special Education 432
Best Value Colleges for Special Education 515

Popularity of Special Ed at Michigan State

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Michigan State. This makes it the #94 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

Salary of Special Ed Graduates with a Master's Degree

Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $46,003 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.

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How Much Student Debt Do Special Ed Graduates from Michigan State Have?

$26,375 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Special Ed Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,700.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Michigan State is $479 per month.


 

Special Ed Student Diversity at Michigan State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Michigan State University.

Michigan State Special Education Bachelor’s Program

The special ed program at Michigan State awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 38
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

Michigan State Special Education Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Michigan State. About 96% of these graduates were women and the other 4% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 46
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Education 186
Curriculum & Instruction 144
Educational Administration 125
Instructional Media Design 89
Teacher Education Subject Specific 80

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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