by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #268 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WSU. This makes it the #154 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $242 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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Online degrees for the WSU special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at WSU make a median salary of $55,624. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
The special ed program at WSU awarded 48 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 287 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 105 |
| Student Counseling | 51 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 25 |
| Educational Administration | 19 |
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