by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason highly for special education, ranked #30 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 30 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate | 55 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $65,504 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 6% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
George Mason conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 242 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 55 |