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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UCONN ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, UCONN came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from UCONN. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UCONN was $1,625 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $681 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
Learn more about UCONN tuition and fees.
The special ed program at UCONN awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCONN does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCONN Online Learning page.
Of the 39 students who earned a master's degree in Special Education from UCONN in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 148 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 75 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 64 |
| Educational Administration | 56 |
| General Education | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.