Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how University of Dayton compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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University of Dayton is in the top 15% of the country for special education. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Dayton conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Dayton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,985 a year. This is below $66,617, the median for all majors at University of Dayton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Dayton, special education students borrow a median amount of $20,612 in student loans. This is lower than $25,034, the typical median for all majors at University of Dayton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,890 | $49,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Dayton were White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from University of Dayton were women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Dayton are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Dayton with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Dayton.
The special education program at University of Dayton breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 12 |
University of Dayton granted 18 completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
University of Dayton conferred 12 degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).