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Elementary Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania

67 Elementary Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Elementary Special Education is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Special Education Majors in Pennsylvania

Elementary Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 39
Master’s Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a elementary special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary special ed majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 86.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Special Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 6,010 people employed in jobs related to an elementary special ed degree, compared to 185,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Special Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a elementary special ed grad in the state is $66,860, compared to a typical salary of $63,110 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer elementary special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,506 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Neumann will pay a net price of $27,871.

#2

La Salle University

Philadelphia
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,052 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Drexel University

Philadelphia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $35,963.

#5

Robert Morris University

Moon Township
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,134 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at RMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Elementary Special Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers elementary special ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,380

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
General Special Education 1,434
Early Childhood Special Education 227
Other Special Education & Teaching 49
Teaching for Autism 41
Teaching for Gifted & Talented 11
Middle School Special Education 8
Teaching for Visually Impaired 7
Secondary Special Education 6

View all majors related to Elementary Special Education

View Nationwide Elementary Special Education Report

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