Below are the key facts about graduate study in special education at UNOMAHA. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNOMAHA among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #164 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 164 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Nebraska | 2 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 47 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at UNOMAHA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 41 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 41 master’s degrees in special education.
UNOMAHA is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 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 UNOMAHA were White. About 95% 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 Omaha with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNOMAHA conferred 21 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
UNOMAHA awarded 20 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
UNOMAHA is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 44 |
Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from UNOMAHA identified as women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at UNOMAHA are White. Roughly 83% 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 Omaha with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNOMAHA awarded 12 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNOMAHA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 69 |