by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Liberty University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Liberty University ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #470 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 10 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 10 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Virginia | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 91 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Liberty University handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Liberty University report a median salary of $45,389 a year. This is below $50,359, the median for all majors at Liberty University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University, special education students accumulate a median of $29,875 in student loans. This is higher than $26,840, the typical median for all majors at Liberty University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,663 | $15,297 |
| Fees | $876 | $876 |
Read more about Liberty University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Liberty University are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Liberty University.
The special education program at Liberty University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 297 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 34 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 20 |
Liberty University awarded 297 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Liberty University conferred 34 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Liberty University conferred 20 degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.