by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how RIC compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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RIC is in the top 15% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #226 out of 339 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Rhode Island | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Rhode Island | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 27 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rhode Island College handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at RIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,259 a year. This is higher than $57,002, the median for all majors at RIC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RIC, special education graduates take on a median debt of $29,851 in student loans. This is higher than $23,411, the typical median for all majors at RIC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,277 | $25,764 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Read more about RIC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at RIC are White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Rhode Island College.
This special education program at RIC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
RIC granted 19 degrees in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
RIC conferred 18 completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
RIC awarded 8 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
RIC awarded 4 completions in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
RIC granted 2 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).