by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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Purdue was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $48,773. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Purdue in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 269 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 155 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 99 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 69 |
| Educational Assessment | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.