by our College Data Analytics TeamSpecial Education is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most special education students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in special education at each of the 9 schools in Iowa that offer the program.
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Below are the schools that graduate the most special education students in Iowa.
Morningside College tops our list of the most popular special education schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a private not-for-profit university. This school awarded about 96 special education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full special education report for Morningside College
Northwestern College Iowa ranks #2 for special education by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Orange City, Northwestern College Iowa is a private not-for-profit university. Northwestern College Iowa graduated around 95 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Northwestern College Iowa
Buena Vista University ranks #3 for special education by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Storm Lake, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. Buena Vista University graduated around 61 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Buena Vista University
University Of Northern Iowa is one of the most popular special education schools, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa graduated around 61 special education students in the most recent data year. Read the full special education report for University Of Northern Iowa
A rank of #5 makes Upper Iowa University one of the most popular schools for special education. Set in the rural area of Fayette, Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 45 special education degrees in the most recent year. Read the full special education report for Upper Iowa University
Dordt College ranked #6 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the town of Sioux Center, Dordt College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 9 students earned a degree in special education from this school. Read the full special education report for Dordt College
University Of Iowa ranked #7 on our list of the most popular special education schools. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. This school awarded about 6 special education degrees in the most recent year. See more about special education at University Of Iowa
Mount Mercy University ranked #8 on our list of the most popular special education schools. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mount Mercy University graduated around 4 special education students in the most recent data year. See more about special education at Mount Mercy University
Iowa State University comes in at #9 for special education this year. Iowa State University is a public school located in the city of Ames. Iowa State University graduated around 1 special education students in the most recent data year. Get the full special education details for Iowa State University
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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