Here is an overview of this program at UH Manoa / UHM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH Manoa / UHM among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #17 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 17 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Hawaii | 1 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at UH Manoa / UHM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 22 |
| Master’s | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UH Manoa / UHM is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH Manoa / UHM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,026 a year. This is lower than $57,795, the median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH Manoa / UHM, special education students accumulate a median of $22,250 in student loans. This is higher than $20,540, the typical median for all majors at UH Manoa / UHM.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,304 | $33,336 |
| Fees | $882 | $882 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 24% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM are Asian. Approximately 24% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UH Manoa / UHM granted 33 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (24%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Hawaii at Manoa handed out 22 undergraduate certificate degrees in special education.
UH Manoa / UHM is not yet ranked for special education at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 14% of special education undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education undergraduate certificate degree graduates at UH Manoa / UHM were Asian. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa with a undergraduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UH Manoa / UHM awarded 22 undergraduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (41%).
Graduate study is also available at UH Manoa / UHM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 29 |