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 UH Manoa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UH Manoa was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Hawaii.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 115% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UH Manoa. This makes it the #186 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH Manoa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,396 a year. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH Manoa was $1,389 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,936 | $14,936 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,859 | $3,859 |
Learn more about UH Manoa tuition and fees.
The special ed program at UH Manoa awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UH Manoa 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 UH Manoa Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UH Manoa make a median salary of $71,255 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in special ed from UH Manoa. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 176 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Teaching English or French | 48 |
| Educational Administration | 24 |
| General Education | 18 |
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