by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIC ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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RIC was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in special ed from RIC. This makes it the #149 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,060 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about RIC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIC. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
RIC 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 RIC Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from RIC make a median salary of $65,912 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a master's degree in special ed from RIC. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Rhode Island College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 72 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Other Education | 26 |
| General Education | 15 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.