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Special Education at Alvernia University

Special Education at Alvernia University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, take a look at what Alvernia University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Alvernia University sits in Reading, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 special education degrees were awarded at Alvernia University.

Online Class Availability at Alvernia University

Many students take online classes at Alvernia University. Among 2,796 students, 566 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 671 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Alvernia University

Use these rankings to compare Alvernia University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #19 of 31
Best Value Pennsylvania #21 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #81 of 103
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #83 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #273 of 491
Best Value Nationwide #437 of 486

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #19 of 31
Best Value Pennsylvania #21 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #81 of 103
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #83 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #273 of 491
Best Value Nationwide #437 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Alvernia University

Graduates of Alvernia University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Alvernia University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,315
2 years $34,704
5 years $45,987

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at Alvernia University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Alvernia University are 88% women (22) and 12% men (3).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Alvernia University

Among the 18 bachelor’s special education graduates at Alvernia University, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).

Alvernia University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Alvernia University

Minority students account for 11% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Alvernia University

Of the 7 master’s special education degrees awarded at Alvernia University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Alvernia University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Alvernia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Alvernia University

Minority students account for 14% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Alvernia University, below the national average of 33%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at Alvernia University

This Special Education program at Alvernia University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 7
Other Special Education & Teaching 18

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Alvernia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Interpreters and Translators $52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173

References

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