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. In addition, we cover how NSU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at NSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in special ed from NSU. This makes it the #269 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NSU was $420 per credit hour 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 | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at NSU make a median salary of $49,123. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from NSU in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 133 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 21 |
| Educational Administration | 18 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.