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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Buena Vista University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Buena Vista University ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #140 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Buena Vista University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,518 | $41,798 |
Read more about Buena Vista University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Buena Vista University identified as women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Buena Vista University are White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Buena Vista University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Buena Vista University were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Buena Vista University.
The special education program at Buena Vista University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
Buena Vista University awarded 21 completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Buena Vista University awarded 17 completions in education/teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Buena Vista University conferred 11 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%).
Buena Vista University awarded 10 completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Buena Vista University awarded 2 completions in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.