by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Merrimack. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Merrimack highly for special education, placing at #95 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 95 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Merrimack, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 55 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Merrimack College handed out 55 master’s degrees in special education.
Merrimack ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Merrimack are White. Approximately 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Merrimack College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Merrimack granted 55 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Merrimack. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 8 |