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. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The special ed major at Portland State University 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Portland State University. This makes it the #88 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Portland State University make a median salary of $56,409. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 special ed majors earned their master's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 422 |
| General Education | 137 |
| Educational Administration | 99 |
| Student Counseling | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 37 |
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