by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #75 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,276 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 82% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Purdue University-Main Campus.
The special education program at Purdue-West Lafayette offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 11 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 4 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 11 completions in special education and teaching, other recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 4 completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.