by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Eastern EKU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Eastern EKU as a strong choice for special education, ranked #459 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 459 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 of 96 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Eastern EKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 30 master’s degrees in special education.
Eastern EKU ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 55 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 320 |
Among recent graduates, 3% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern EKU conferred 22 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (95%).
Eastern EKU conferred 8 master’s degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Eastern EKU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 14 |