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. We've also included details on how NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 276 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,333 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $20,721 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 $29,114.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $438 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
The special ed program at NKU awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU 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 Northern Kentucky 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 164 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| General Education | 17 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.