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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Mississippi State ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Mississippi State was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Mississippi.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mississippi State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Mississippi State. This makes it the #124 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mississippi State is $40,185. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mississippi State was $1,102 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $403 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,665 | $26,430 |
| Fees | $150 | $150 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,293 | $12,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,146 | $6,146 |
Learn more about Mississippi State tuition and fees.
Of the 30 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Mississippi State, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Mississippi State make a median salary of $42,569. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Mississippi State in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mississippi State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Mississippi State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 414 |
| Educational Administration | 102 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 48 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |