by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Clemson ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clemson University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Clemson. This makes it the #384 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Clemson paid an average of $1,695 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $654 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,436 | $1,436 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,872 | $12,872 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,476 | $5,476 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Clemson. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Clemson does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Clemson Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Clemson in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Clemson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 193 |
| General Education | 130 |
| Student Counseling | 127 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 119 |
| Educational Administration | 25 |
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