by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Vanderbilt University. 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 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for special education, ranked #64 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 64 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 7 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 96 |
The following degree levels are granted in special education at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 47 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University handed out 47 master’s degrees in special education.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 43 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 4 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 12 doctoral degrees in special education.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Special Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 12 doctoral completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Vanderbilt University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 15 |