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. In addition, we cover how UK ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UK. This makes it the #172 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,217 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UK paid an average of $1,336 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students earned a master's degree in special ed from UK. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| 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 Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 261 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 173 |
| Educational Administration | 55 |
| Educational Assessment | 36 |
| Instructional Media Design | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.