by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Morningside University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Morningside University holds a strong position among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #381 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Iowa | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 33 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Plains States Region | 40 |
| College Major Best Value | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Morningside University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Morningside University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,436 a year. This is above $52,130, the median for all majors at Morningside University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,760 | $38,017 |
| Fees | $1,502 | $1,502 |
Read more about Morningside University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Morningside University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morningside University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Morningside University are White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morningside University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at Morningside University.
The special education program at Morningside University offers the following related majors:
Morningside University conferred 70 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Morningside University granted 24 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Morningside University granted 7 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Morningside University conferred 3 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Morningside University conferred 3 completions in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.