by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Liberty University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, 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:
College Factual ranks Liberty University among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #443 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 443 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 10 of 11 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 96 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Liberty University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 237 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University awarded 237 master’s degrees in special education.
Liberty University 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 Virginia | 6 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 307 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,661 | $41,661 |
| Fees | $2,330 | $2,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Liberty University granted 233 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (54%).
Liberty University conferred 4 master’s completions 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 Black or African American (25%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Liberty University conferred 47 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Liberty University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 79 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Liberty University granted 29 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Liberty University conferred 16 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
Liberty University conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Liberty University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 62 |
| Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 5 |