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 Youngstown State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Youngstown State University was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #16 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Youngstown State University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Youngstown State University. This makes it the #403 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 Youngstown State University is $35,220. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, special ed students borrow a median amount of $23,149 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all special ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,114.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Youngstown State University paid an average of $417 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,611 | $9,971 |
| Fees | $146 | $146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,384 | $10,384 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
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Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Youngstown State University in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Youngstown State University 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 Youngstown State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Youngstown State University make a median salary of $44,863. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from Youngstown State University. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State 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 | 28 |
| 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 Youngstown State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 59 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 56 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 45 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 45 |
| Student Counseling | 35 |
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