Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Harding University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Harding University holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #261 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Arkansas | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 7 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Arkansas | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 37 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| College Major Best Value | 75 |
During the most recent reporting year, Harding University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,690 | $25,290 |
| Fees | $672 | $672 |
Learn more about Harding University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 25% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Harding University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Harding University were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Harding University.
This special education program at Harding University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 21 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 15 |
Harding University conferred 21 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
Harding University granted 15 completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
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