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. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 152 students received their master’s degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #18 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,009 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, special ed students borrow a median amount of $40,687 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Northern Colorado paid an average of $925 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
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Of the 30 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from University of Northern Colorado in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $54,988 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 146 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from University of Northern Colorado in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Northern Colorado are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 118 |
| 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 Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 189 |
| Educational Administration | 119 |
| General Education | 80 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 59 |
| Multilingual Education | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.