by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at SCSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SCSU among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #149 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 149 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Connecticut | 3 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 34 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 18 master’s degrees in special education.
SCSU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SCSU awarded 18 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 6 professional certificate degrees in special education.
SCSU has not been ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in special education from SCSU identified as women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at SCSU were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SCSU conferred 6 professional certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at SCSU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 33 |