by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in special education at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 480 |
| Master’s | 1,075 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University conferred 480 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at GCU earn a median of $48,535 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, special education graduates take on a median debt of $47,180 in student loans. This is above $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 320 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
GCU granted 350 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
GCU granted 130 bachelor’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 1,075 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
