by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Connecticut stacks up against peers offering special education.
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University of Connecticut is in the top 5% of the country for special education. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Connecticut conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Connecticut earn a median of $54,509 a year. This is lower than $74,475, the median for all majors at University of Connecticut.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,030 | $39,678 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
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Every one of the 18 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from University of Connecticut identified as women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. Roughly 94% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Connecticut are White. About 66% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in special education from University of Connecticut were women.
The largest share of special education doctoral degree graduates at University of Connecticut were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at University of Connecticut.
This special education program at University of Connecticut offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 54 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 |
University of Connecticut granted 54 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
University of Connecticut conferred 4 completions in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.