by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #207 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 207 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 14 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 66 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level available for special education at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 29 master’s degrees in special education.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in the top 15% of the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,154 | $51,380 |
| Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
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Every one of the 29 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus identified as women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus granted 20 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus granted 6 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus granted 3 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus handed out 20 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 36 |
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus are 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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus conferred 15 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%).
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus awarded 5 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).