by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNOMAHA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNOMAHA among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #148 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 148 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nebraska | 2 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 46 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at UNOMAHA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UNOMAHA is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at UNOMAHA report a median salary of $54,137 a year. This is below $55,365, the median for all majors at UNOMAHA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNOMAHA, special education graduates take on a median debt of $22,860 in student loans. This is above $21,538, the typical median for all majors at UNOMAHA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,344 | $21,246 |
| Fees | $1,960 | $1,960 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UNOMAHA were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNOMAHA conferred 30 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
UNOMAHA granted 22 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments in the latest year of data — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
UNOMAHA awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UNOMAHA awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNOMAHA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 12 |
