by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at RIC. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RIC highly for special education, coming in at #308 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 308 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Rhode Island | 3 of 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 25 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rhode Island College awarded 33 master’s degrees in special education.
RIC is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RIC granted 19 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, other recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (84%).
RIC conferred 8 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
RIC awarded 4 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
RIC granted 2 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RIC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 18 |