by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at NSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NSU among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #456 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 456 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Louisiana | 3 of 3 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 87 of 96 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awarded 10 master’s degrees in special education.
NSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 330 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at NSU are White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU conferred 10 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 24 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
NSU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 81 |
For the most recent academic year available, 4% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU granted 18 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
NSU granted 5 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
NSU granted 1 graduate certificate completion in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).