Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Elms College compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Elms College ranks competitively among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #429 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 31 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of Our Lady of the Elms conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Elms College earn a median of $53,148 a year. This is lower than $72,358, the median for all majors at Elms College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,605 | $41,300 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
Learn more about Elms College tuition and fees.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Elms College identified as women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Elms College are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Our Lady of the Elms with a bachelor’s 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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Elms College are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Our Lady of the Elms with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at College of Our Lady of the Elms.
This special education program at Elms College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 |
Elms College awarded 24 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).