by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at University of Northern Colorado. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Northern Colorado as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #329 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 329 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Colorado | 2 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 10 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at University of Northern Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 112 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Northern Colorado conferred 112 master’s degrees in special education.
University of Northern Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University of Northern Colorado conferred 112 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Northern Colorado awarded 10 doctoral degrees in special education.
University of Northern Colorado holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the doctoral level. Its best result was #9 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Northern Colorado awarded 10 doctoral degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at University of Northern Colorado. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 36 |