by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at UCCS. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCCS highly for special education, ranked #377 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 377 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Colorado | 6 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 16 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for special education at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs awarded 17 master’s degrees in special education.
UCCS holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UCCS were White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCCS awarded 17 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
UCCS is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 73 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at UCCS are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCCS awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UCCS awarded 5 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 40% to women and 60% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UCCS conferred 5 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).