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 UARK ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UARK. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,718 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a bachelor's degree in special ed from UARK. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UARK 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 UARK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in special ed from UARK. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 215 |
| Teaching English or French | 103 |
| Educational Administration | 95 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 76 |
| Student Counseling | 37 |
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