by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIU as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #433 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 433 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Iowa | 5 of 5 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 42 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at UIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Upper Iowa University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
UIU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIU, special education students borrow a median amount of $35,455 in student loans. This is higher than $33,752, the typical median for all majors at UIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,590 | $18,450 |
| Fees | $1,025 | $1,025 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UIU are White. Approximately 90% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UIU awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
UIU awarded 12 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 27 |