by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UC ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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UC was ranked #49 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 #4 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UC. This makes it the #283 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,347 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UC paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,228 | $26,562 |
| Fees | $1,678 | $1,678 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,048 | $13,048 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,424 | $5,424 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UC special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UC make a median salary of $55,064 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at UC awarded 10 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 255 |
| Educational Administration | 89 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 88 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 71 |
| Instructional Media Design | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.