by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how SCSU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SCSU. This makes it the #83 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 SCSU is $50,641. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $32,742 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCSU was $278 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 | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from SCSU make a median salary of $58,018 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 58 special ed majors earned their master's degree from SCSU. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 87 |
| Educational Administration | 70 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 69 |
| General Education | 60 |
| Multilingual Education | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.