by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Cal Poly. You can earn it at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #23 out of 25 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #142 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 142 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in California | 25 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 12 master’s degrees in special education.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Cal Poly granted 12 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).