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 UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #73 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNL. This makes it the #283 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 UNL is $47,017. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNL, special ed students borrow a median amount of $38,747 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at UNL is $407 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UNL. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNL does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UNL make a median salary of $52,038. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 19 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 181 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 116 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 45 |
| Educational Assessment | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.