by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The special ed major at Salem State 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.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Salem State. This makes it the #165 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $499 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
Learn more about Salem State tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Salem State make a median salary of $58,024. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from Salem State in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem 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 | 25 |
| 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 Salem State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| General Education | 79 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 45 |
| Student Counseling | 31 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.