by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in special education at Worcester State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Worcester State University highly for special education, placing at #66 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 66 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 19 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at Worcester State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 36 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester State University conferred 36 master’s degrees in special education.
Worcester State University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Worcester State University were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Worcester State University granted 36 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
During the most recent reporting year, Worcester State University handed out 22 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Worcester State University is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
All of the 22 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from Worcester State University identified as women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Worcester State University were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester State University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Worcester State University awarded 22 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
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