by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for special education, coming in at #436 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 436 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 8 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in special education at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 46 master’s degrees in special education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice 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 Kentucky | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 49 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 305 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 38 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 8 master’s completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate 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 | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 13 |