by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BYU highly for special education, coming in at #174 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 174 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Utah | 4 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 5 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Brigham Young University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
BYU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU report a median salary of $36,162 a year. This is below $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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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 BYU were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BYU conferred 30 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BYU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 10 |