by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at The U. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #48 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 48 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Utah | 1 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for special education at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah handed out 56 master’s degrees in special education.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 32 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,587 | $43,900 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The U conferred 56 master’s 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 (84%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah conferred 2 doctoral degrees in special education.
The U is not yet ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from The U were women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at The U were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The U conferred 2 doctoral 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 (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at The U. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 8 |