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Graduate Special Education Programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha

53 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

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:

UNOMAHA Graduate Special Education Rankings

#164 in the U.S.
#2 in Nebraska
#9 in the The Plains States Region

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

Graduate Special Education Degrees at UNOMAHA

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

UNOMAHA Special Education Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 41 master’s degrees in special education.

Master’s Rankings

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.

Ranking Rank
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Nebraska 1
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 13
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 159

Master’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 7% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.

UNOMAHA gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree grads 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 diversity of Special Education majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha
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

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments (Master’s)

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%).

Special Education and Teaching, General (Master’s)

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%).

UNOMAHA Special Education Graduate Certificate Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in special education.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

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

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from UNOMAHA identified as women.

UNOMAHA gender breakdown of Special Education Graduate Certificate degree grads 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 diversity of Special Education majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha
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

Special Education and Teaching, General (Graduate Certificate)

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%).

Undergraduate Study in Special Education at UNOMAHA

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

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