by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at MC. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MC as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #432 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 432 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Mississippi | 3 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 of 96 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at MC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi College conferred 36 master’s degrees in special education.
MC holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,980 | $37,980 |
| Fees | $3,324 | $3,324 |
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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 MC are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MC awarded 18 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
MC awarded 18 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 (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mississippi College handed out 1 professional certificate degree in special education.
MC is not currently ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in special education from MC identified as women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at MC are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mississippi College with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MC granted 1 professional certificate degree in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).