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Special Education at Eastern University

If you plan to study Special Education, take a look at what Eastern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern University is in Saint Davids, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 special education degrees were granted at Eastern University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern University

Many students take online classes at Eastern University. Of 8,727 students, 6,327 (72%) studied exclusively online and 1,146 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Eastern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#18 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#24 of 31
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#73 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#91 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#328 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#416 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Eastern University

Students who complete Eastern University’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	$47,086
2 years	$51,273
3 years	$50,335
4 years	$55,493
5 years	$59,811

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Eastern University take home a median $55,493, compared with $57,537 for all Eastern University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Eastern University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Eastern University are 81% women (25) and 19% men (6).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Eastern University

Of the 3 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Eastern University, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 67% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Eastern University

Among the 28 master’s special education graduates at Eastern University, 79% were women (22) and 21% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	10
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 46% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Eastern University, above 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 Eastern University

The Special Education program at Eastern University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	31

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Eastern University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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

• 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.