by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Fitchburg State ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Fitchburg State holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #127 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fitchburg State University conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Fitchburg State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,244 a year. This is lower than $66,598, the median for all majors at Fitchburg State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,376 | $10,376 |
Read more about Fitchburg State tuition and fees.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Fitchburg State identified as women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Fitchburg State were White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Fitchburg State University.
The special education program at Fitchburg State includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 82 |
Fitchburg State awarded 82 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.