by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at VCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #272 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 272 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 5 of 11 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 96 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 14 master’s degrees in special education.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 240 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU awarded 14 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 4 doctoral degrees in special education.
VCU has not been ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at VCU were Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
VCU granted 4 doctoral degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 18 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 60 |
All of the 18 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from VCU were women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VCU awarded 12 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
VCU awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at VCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 8 |