by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WSU compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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WSU holds a strong position among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #149 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $44,713 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, special education students accumulate a median of $43,500 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
Find out more about WSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at Wayne State University.
The special education program at WSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 |
WSU granted 20 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).