Below are the key facts about this program at Auburn University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Auburn University as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #142 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 142 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Alabama | 2 of 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 87 |
The following degree levels are available for special education at Auburn University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Auburn University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Auburn University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Auburn University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,520 a year. This is below $71,277, the median for all majors at Auburn University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University, special education students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $22,803, the typical median for all majors at Auburn University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,080 | $33,048 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Auburn University are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Auburn University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Auburn University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 5 |