by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Michigan University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #328 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 328 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 5 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 43 of 69 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Michigan University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Northern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,083 a year. This is higher than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
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All of the 14 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Northern Michigan University were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Northern Michigan University granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
Northern Michigan University conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Michigan University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 10 |