by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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UCONN was ranked #73 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for special ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCONN. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students earned a master's degree in special ed from UCONN. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 153 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 89 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 59 |
| Educational Administration | 57 |
| General Education | 37 |
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