by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Oakland. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Oakland highly for special education, ranked #322 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 322 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Michigan | 4 of 12 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 44 of 73 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Oakland, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 18 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Oakland University conferred 18 master’s degrees in special education.
Oakland holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 17% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Oakland are White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland 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 | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Oakland awarded 18 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
During the most recent reporting year, Oakland University awarded 9 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Oakland is not yet ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Oakland were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Oakland granted 6 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Oakland awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees 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 (100%).
Oakland granted 1 graduate certificate degree in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).