Below are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Capella University. It is offered at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #10 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Capella University as a strong choice for special education, ranked #404 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 404 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Minnesota | 11 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 47 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at Capella University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Capella University awarded 31 master’s degrees in special education.
Capella University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 6% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Capella University were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Capella University conferred 31 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
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