by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at UIU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIU as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #466 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 466 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Iowa | 5 of 5 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 43 of 47 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at UIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Upper Iowa University conferred 27 master’s degrees in special education.
UIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 37 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 325 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UIU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIU granted 13 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UIU granted 7 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
UIU conferred 4 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
UIU conferred 3 master’s completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 29 |