by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at USW. You can earn it at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates USW as a strong choice for special education, placing at #455 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 455 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in New Mexico | 8 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 36 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at USW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of the Southwest conferred 12 master’s degrees in special education.
USW ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at USW are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Southwest with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USW granted 12 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).