by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Saginaw Valley State University ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 447% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Saginaw Valley State University. This makes it the #269 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Saginaw Valley State University is $43,191. 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 Saginaw Valley State University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,370 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 Saginaw Valley State University paid an average of $958 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $408 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,220 | $1,220 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Saginaw Valley State University. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Saginaw Valley State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Saginaw Valley State University make a median salary of $53,226. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 14 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Saginaw Valley State University, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| 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 Saginaw Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 85 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 82 |
| Educational Administration | 23 |
| Other Education | 3 |
| General Education | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.