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. Find out how UNC Charlotte ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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UNC Charlotte is in the top 10% of the country for special education. Specifically, it ranked #85 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 |
| College Major Best Value | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte report a median salary of $41,222 a year. This is below $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, special education students accumulate a median of $26,602 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
Read more about UNC Charlotte tuition and fees.
All of the 29 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from UNC Charlotte were women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
This special education program at UNC Charlotte breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
UNC Charlotte awarded 52 completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UNC Charlotte granted 16 degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UNC Charlotte granted 10 degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
UNC Charlotte conferred 10 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.