by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how BVU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at BVU was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Buena Vista University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from BVU. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BVU was $1,352 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,190 | $40,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,132 | $1,132 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,896 | $10,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,561 | $2,561 |
Learn more about BVU tuition and fees.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from BVU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BVU does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BVU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from BVU. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Buena Vista University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 85 |
| Student Counseling | 45 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 38 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 23 |
| Teaching English or French | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.