by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #209 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UIU. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $35,455 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Upper Iowa University.
The special ed program at UIU awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 94 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 42 |
| Educational Administration | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 6 |
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