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 SMWC ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SMWC was ranked #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #7 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 181 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 284 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMWC is $41,943. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMWC was $496 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 | $31,990 | $31,990 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,010 | $13,010 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,657 | $3,657 |
Learn more about SMWC tuition and fees.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from SMWC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SMWC 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 SMWC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.