by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how USW ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at USW was ranked #288 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in New Mexico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 288 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Southwest handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in special education.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USW. This makes it the #248 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USW paid an average of $549 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Learn more about USW tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from USW in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USW special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USW Online Learning page.
The special ed program at USW awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of the Southwest.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Student Counseling | 53 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 17 |
| Educational Assessment | 17 |
| Educational Administration | 10 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.