by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in special ed from U of U. This makes it the #95 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U of U paid an average of $890 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from U of U in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from U of U make a median salary of $65,971 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
The special ed program at U of U awarded 39 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 63 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 30 |
| Education Philosophy | 28 |
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