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. We've also included details on how UVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #256 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 165 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 256 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $50,647. 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 UVU paid an average of $716 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from UVU. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU 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 Utah Valley 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 | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UVU 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 UVU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Utah Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 259 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 106 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 81 |
| Educational Administration | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.