by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how BSU stacks up against peers offering special education.
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BSU ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #170 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Bridgewater State University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $56,260 a year. This is above $53,189, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, special education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,632, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,824 | $10,824 |
Learn more about BSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Bridgewater State University.
This special education program at BSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 112 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 |
BSU granted 112 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
BSU granted 1 completion in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).