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 The American University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from The American University. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at American University.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from The American University in 2020-2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 102 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 46 |
| Teaching English or French | 17 |
| International Education | 12 |
| Educational Assessment | 2 |
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