by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at UNC Charlotte. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNC Charlotte as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #163 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 163 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 of 96 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 9 master’s degrees in special education.
UNC Charlotte is not yet ranked for special education at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. Roughly 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Charlotte granted 9 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 13 doctoral degrees in special education.
UNC Charlotte ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Charlotte conferred 13 doctoral degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 37 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
UNC Charlotte is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 34 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at UNC Charlotte are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNC Charlotte awarded 16 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
UNC Charlotte awarded 10 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
UNC Charlotte awarded 7 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
UNC Charlotte conferred 4 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UNC Charlotte. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 29 |