by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how BU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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BU is in the top 10% of the country for special education. Specifically, it ranked #74 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 19 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 19 |
| College Major Best Value | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,685 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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All of the 7 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from BU identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from BU identified as women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at BU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Boston University.
This special education program at BU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 36 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 5 |
BU awarded 36 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
BU granted 5 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).