by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado stacks up against peers offering special education.
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University of Northern Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering special education. More specifically it was ranked #128 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Northern Colorado conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $50,987 a year. This is higher than $49,952, the median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Northern Colorado, special education students borrow a median amount of $26,564 in student loans. This is higher than $23,974, the typical median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $24,125 |
| Fees | $2,854 | $2,854 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado are White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at University of Northern Colorado.
The special education program at University of Northern Colorado includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 158 |
University of Northern Colorado awarded 158 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).