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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how ODU, Old Dominion compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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ODU, Old Dominion is a solid choice among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #110 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Old Dominion University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ODU, Old Dominion earn a median of $48,125 a year. This is lower than $60,776, the median for all majors at ODU, Old Dominion.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,029 | $28,305 |
| Fees | $4,950 | $5,475 |
Read more about ODU, Old Dominion tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion are White. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at ODU, Old Dominion were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Old Dominion University.
This special education program at ODU, Old Dominion breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 95 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 5 |
ODU, Old Dominion awarded 95 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
ODU, Old Dominion conferred 7 completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
ODU, Old Dominion awarded 5 completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.