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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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UIU is a solid choice among schools offering special education. Specifically, it ranked #173 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Iowa.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Upper Iowa University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UIU, special education students borrow a median amount of $35,455 in student loans. This is higher than $33,752, the typical median for all majors at UIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,590 | $18,450 |
| Fees | $1,025 | $1,025 |
Learn more about UIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at UIU are White. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa 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 | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at UIU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Upper Iowa University.
This special education program at UIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
UIU conferred 19 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
UIU granted 17 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
UIU granted 13 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UIU awarded 4 completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
UIU granted 3 degrees in education/teaching of the gifted and talented recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.