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 UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UIU. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,304 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UIU paid an average of $850 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
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Of the 21 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIU, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UIU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at UIU make a median salary of $55,800. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from UIU in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| 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 Upper Iowa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 130 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 58 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 9 |
| Educational Administration | 6 |
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