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, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UMCP. This makes it the #248 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UMCP make a median salary of $52,614. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP 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 Maryland - College Park with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 171 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 115 |
| Educational Administration | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Educational Assessment | 14 |
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