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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMET ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMET was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 269 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 352 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Universidad Metropolitana handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UMET. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMET was $205 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 | $4,920 | $4,920 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from UMET in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Universidad Metropolitana with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMET 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 UMET Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UMET make a median salary of $26,722. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at UMET awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Universidad Metropolitana with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Universidad Metropolitana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 30 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 21 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
| Teaching Assistants | 14 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.