by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #324 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 324 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 6 of 9 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 of 87 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
VCU is not currently ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU report a median salary of $50,545 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Special Education | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 18 |