by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at ECU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #218 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 218 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 96 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 9 master’s degrees in special education.
ECU is not yet ranked for special education at the master’s level.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from ECU identified as women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ECU granted 9 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 54 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at ECU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
ECU conferred 10 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at ECU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 27 |