by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Murray State University stacks up against peers offering special education.
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Murray State University ranks competitively among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #388 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Murray State University conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University report a median salary of $37,901 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Murray State University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $20,775 in student loans. This is lower than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray 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 | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Murray State University.
The special education program at Murray State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 34 |
Murray State University granted 34 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
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