by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Eastern EKU compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Eastern EKU holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #469 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Kentucky University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Eastern EKU report a median salary of $41,230 a year. This is below $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU, special education students borrow a median amount of $28,381 in student loans. This is higher than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 3% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This special education program at Eastern EKU includes the following concentrations:
Eastern EKU awarded 33 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
Eastern EKU granted 8 completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Eastern EKU conferred 3 completions in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).