Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania
1,781 students earned Special Ed degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2018-2019 year.
A Special Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 843 |
Master’s Degree | 781 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 130 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 130 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 21 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 21 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 21 |
Associate’s Degree | 4 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 1 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 1 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Pennsylvania, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:
- Asian: 1.0%
- Black or African American: 3.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
- White: 87.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
- Other Races: 4.1%

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.

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Pennsylvania
Special Ed grads earn an average of $63,260 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

Most Popular Special Education Programs in PA
There are 67 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,101. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,614. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.
The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,539. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average.
18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,800 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public school has an average net price of $22,282.
The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,400 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Special Education Careers in PA
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | PA Job Growth | PA Median Salary |
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Interpreters and Translators | 13% | $45,480 |
Special Education Teachers | 10% | $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 | 4% | $51,960 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in PA |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3,828 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,006 |
Educational Administration | 1,962 |
General Education | 1,094 |
Student Counseling | 542 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 427 |
Other Education | 345 |
Instructional Media Design | 342 |
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