by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Michigan University highly for special education, coming in at #329 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 329 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 6 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 69 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Central Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University report a median salary of $43,515 a year. This is below $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
Read more about Central Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University are White. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Michigan University awarded 24 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (96%).
Central Michigan University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University handed out 1 certificate degree in special education.
Central Michigan University is not currently ranked for special education at the certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in special education from Central Michigan University identified as men.
The largest share of special education certificate degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Michigan University awarded 1 certificate completion in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Central Michigan University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 3 |
