by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Michigan State, special ed students borrow a median amount of $55,259 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 Michigan State is $479 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Michigan State. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Michigan State make a median salary of $57,308 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Michigan State in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| 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 Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 151 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 85 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 84 |
| Instructional Media Design | 77 |
| Educational Administration | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.