by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Appalachian State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #176 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 176 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 40 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Appalachian State University conferred 15 master’s degrees in special education.
Appalachian State University ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Every one of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from Appalachian State University were women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State University conferred 15 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Appalachian State University handed out 40 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Appalachian State University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
Every one of the 40 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from Appalachian State University identified as women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Appalachian State University are White. About 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State University conferred 29 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Appalachian State University granted 8 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Appalachian State University granted 3 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 22 |