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. Also, learn how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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UNC Charlotte is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #269 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.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte is $42,692. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Charlotte was $770 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
Learn more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UNC Charlotte in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 604 |
| Educational Administration | 165 |
| Student Counseling | 98 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 71 |
| Instructional Media Design | 46 |
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