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Special Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 101 special education degrees were awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Distance learning is available at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Rankings can help you compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#14 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 103
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#369 of 486

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#14 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#24 of 103
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#58 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#369 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,558
2 years	$49,767
3 years	$49,762
4 years	$55,561
5 years	$60,925

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania take home a median $55,561, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Special Education graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Special Education graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 88% women (89) and 12% men (12).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Of the 62 bachelor’s special education graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 89% were women (55) and 11% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	4

Minority students account for 18% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Among the 28 master’s special education graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 86% were women (24) and 14% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, lower than 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The Special Education program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	90
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances	6
Teaching for Autism	5

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Graduates of the Special Education program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Special Education majors, 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.