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. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCA. This makes it the #211 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 UCA is $44,318. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $238 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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The special ed program at UCA awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UCA make a median salary of $45,770 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from UCA. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 146 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 63 |
| Instructional Media Design | 44 |
| Student Counseling | 39 |
| Educational Administration | 26 |
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