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Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 2,049 students earned their Special Ed degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 963
Bachelor’s Degree 882
Post-Master’s Certificate 145
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 145
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 44
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 44
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 18,330 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

Special Ed grads earn an average of $63,260 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,405 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
6,464 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
17,614 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,063 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
7,191 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Graduates earn an average $43,260 after graduation. 86% of students get financical aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
7,673 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,067 after graduation. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,298 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,201.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,129 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,974. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

Special Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $45,480
Special Education Teachers 11% $66,220
Special Education Professors 6% $61,250
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $64,380
Special Education Preschool Teachers 5% $51,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,776
General Education 1,014
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

View all majors related to Special Education

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