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 University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 97 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #483 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,073 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, special ed students borrow a median amount of $28,355 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at University of Akron Main Campus is $233 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus paid an average of $618 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
Of the 97 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from University of Akron Main Campus in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of $46,705 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 79 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 28 |
| Student Counseling | 14 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 7 |
| Educational Administration | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.