Here, 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. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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Purdue is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purdue go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,276 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, special ed students borrow a median amount of $26,276 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 $26,700.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Purdue in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 18 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Education | 258 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 174 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 66 |
Educational Assessment | 12 |
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