Here is an overview of the graduate program in special education at UNK. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK highly for special education, ranked #252 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 252 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nebraska | 4 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 23 of 47 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 28 master’s degrees in special education.
UNK holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UNK were White. Approximately 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNK granted 28 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (96%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UNK. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 21 |