by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Simmons University. It is offered at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 18 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Simmons University highly for special education, placing at #117 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 117 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 34 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Simmons University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 55 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Simmons University handed out 55 master’s degrees in special education.
Simmons University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Simmons University were White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Simmons University awarded 48 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Simmons University conferred 7 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).