by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Buena Vista University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Buena Vista University highly for special education, ranked #172 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 172 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Iowa | 3 of 5 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at Buena Vista University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 50 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Buena Vista University awarded 50 master’s degrees in special education.
Buena Vista University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Buena Vista University were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Buena Vista University awarded 21 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).
Buena Vista University granted 17 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
Buena Vista University awarded 10 master’s degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Buena Vista University conferred 2 master’s completions in special education and teaching, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Buena Vista University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 11 |