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. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #264 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 264 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Wayne State. This makes it the #463 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wayne State is $44,157. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
Learn more about Wayne State tuition and fees.
Of the 16 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Wayne State, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Wayne State make a median salary of $59,676 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Wayne State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State 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 Wayne State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 158 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 111 |
| Educational Administration | 61 |
| Student Counseling | 49 |
| Instructional Media Design | 42 |
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