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Special Education at University of Connecticut

12 Bachelor's Degrees
42 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Special Education is one of the majors in the education program at University of Connecticut.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.

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Special Education Degrees Available at UCONN

UCONN Special Ed Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UCONN came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools 9
Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9
Best Special Education Schools 13
Best Special Education Graduate Degree Schools 13

Popularity of Special Ed at UCONN

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCONN. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Special Ed from UCONN Cost?

$20,366 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UCONN Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $16,332 $39,000
Fees $4,034 $4,034
Books and Supplies $990 $990
On Campus Room and Board $13,996 $13,996
On Campus Other Expenses $4,330 $4,330

Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.

UCONN Special Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The special ed program at UCONN awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does UCONN Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Special Ed?

Online degrees for the UCONN special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.

UCONN Special Education Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UCONN in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.

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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 University of Connecticut with a master's in special ed.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 35
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Special Ed Student Diversity at UCONN

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Connecticut.

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Curriculum & Instruction 148
Teacher Education Subject Specific 75
Teacher Education Grade Specific 64
Educational Administration 56
General Education 22

View All Special Education Related Majors >

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