We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Vanderbilt is in the top 1% of the country for special ed students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #120 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Vanderbilt make a median salary of $47,195. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Vanderbilt University.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Vanderbilt in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Of the 39 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Vanderbilt, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in special ed.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 30 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 2 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Educational Administration | 96 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 76 |
Student Counseling | 42 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 28 |
Teaching English or French | 15 |
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