by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USI ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at USI was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 244 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Indiana handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at USI is $44,104. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USI was $704 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $290 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,751 | $21,188 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,798 | $10,798 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Learn more about USI tuition and fees.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from USI in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USI does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USI Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Southern Indiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 75 |
| Multilingual Education | 38 |
| Educational Administration | 21 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.