by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Nebraska-Lincoln compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln holds a strong position among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #67 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Nebraska.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $44,358 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, special education students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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 | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The special education program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 47 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 47 degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln granted 1 degree in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.