by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Liberty University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Liberty University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #419 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 419 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 8 of 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 76 of 87 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
During the most recent reporting year, Liberty University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Liberty University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Liberty University report a median salary of $45,389 a year. This is below $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, special education students accumulate a median of $29,875 in student loans. This is higher than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
Read more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Liberty University awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University conferred 5 certificate degrees in special education.
Liberty University has not been ranked for special education at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of special education certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education certificate degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Liberty University conferred 5 certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Graduate study is also available at Liberty University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 47 |
