Special Education at Ball State University
Ball State is located in Muncie, Indiana and has a total student population of 21,597.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Special Education section at the bottom of this page.
Ball State Special Education Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Special Ed (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Ed
- Master’s Degree in Special Ed
Ball State Special Education Rankings
The special ed major at Ball State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in special ed, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed Student Demographics at Ball State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Ball State University.
Ball State Special Education Bachelor’s Program
About 97% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in special ed at Ball State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Ball State Special Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a special ed master's degree from Ball State, 69% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in special ed.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
| White | 752 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
Concentrations Within Special Education
Special Education majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Ball State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Related Majors
- Multilingual Education
- General Education
- Teaching English or French
- Educational Assessment
- Curriculum & Instruction
Careers That Special Ed Grads May Go Into
A degree in special ed can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Ball State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 3,210 | $53,570 |
| Special Education Professors | 1,960 | $53,450 |
| Middle School Special Education Teachers | 1,030 | $50,880 |
| Interpreters and Translators | 870 | $41,700 |
| Special Education Preschool Teachers | 240 | $50,140 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Travisleehardin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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