General Special Education at Ball State University
If you plan to study General Special Education, take a look at what Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University sits in Muncie, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 425 general special education graduations were recorded at Ball State University.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at Ball State University
Use these rankings to compare Ball State University’s General Special Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 404 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 404 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Special Education graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Special Education graduates at Ball State University are 92% women (390) and 8% men (35).
General Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s general special education degrees awarded at Ball State University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, lower than the national average of 21%.*
General Special Education Master’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 113 master’s general special education degrees awarded at Ball State University, 89% were women (101) and 11% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at Ball State University
Of the 1 doctoral general special education graduates at Ball State University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Those who complete General Special Education program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.