by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at UWA. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UWA highly for special education, placing at #326 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 326 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Alabama | 3 of 10 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at UWA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 94 |
| Professional Certificate | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of West Alabama conferred 94 master’s degrees in special education.
UWA ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 237 |
Among recent graduates, 12% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UWA were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UWA conferred 94 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of West Alabama handed out 21 professional certificate degrees in special education.
UWA is not currently ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of special education professional certificate degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of special education professional certificate degree graduates at UWA are White. Approximately 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Alabama with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UWA conferred 21 professional certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UWA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 12 |