by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 72% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in special ed from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #149 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,362 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
OHIO Athens does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at OHIO Athens make a median salary of $46,525. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from OHIO Athens in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 300 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 125 |
| Educational Administration | 70 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 36 |
| Student Counseling | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.