by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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MSU is in the top 15% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #31 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,148 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $26,375 in student loans. This is above $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
Find out more about MSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 4% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from MSU identified as women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at MSU 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 Michigan State University with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Michigan State University.
The special education program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 47 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 29 |
MSU awarded 47 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
MSU awarded 29 completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.