by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Eastern Michigan University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Eastern Michigan University is in the top 15% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #418 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,126 a year. This is lower than $54,680, the median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University, special education students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $28,615, the typical median for all majors at Eastern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,950 | $15,920 |
| Fees | $1,070 | $1,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan 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 | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Eastern Michigan University are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Eastern Michigan University.
This special education program at Eastern Michigan University includes the following concentrations:
Eastern Michigan University granted 41 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
Eastern Michigan University granted 12 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Eastern Michigan University conferred 11 completions in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
Eastern Michigan University awarded 7 completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Eastern Michigan University awarded 3 completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).