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 UNC Greensboro ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Greensboro was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,967 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Greensboro, special ed students borrow a median amount of $22,621 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Greensboro paid an average of $840 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,168 |
| Fees | $3,171 | $3,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,534 | $10,534 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,336 | $3,336 |
Learn more about UNC Greensboro tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNC Greensboro. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% 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 Greensboro with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UNC Greensboro 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 Greensboro Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UNC Greensboro in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 Greensboro with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Greensboro.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 185 |
| Educational Administration | 91 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 86 |
| Student Counseling | 35 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.