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Special Education at Holy Family University

Special Education at Holy Family University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Special Education, consider the program at Holy Family University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Holy Family University is in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 special education graduations were recorded at Holy Family University.

Studying Online at Holy Family University

Many students take online classes at Holy Family University. Among 3,225 students, 591 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,806 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Holy Family University

Rankings can help you compare Holy Family University’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #2 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #13 of 31
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #13 of 103
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #55 of 103
Best Value Nationwide #104 of 486
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #157 of 491

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Holy Family University

Those who finish Holy Family University’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Special Education at Holy Family University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $52,438
2 years $55,840
3 years $58,992
4 years $65,897
5 years $68,256

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Special Education graduates from Holy Family University take home a median $65,897, compared with $74,047 for all Holy Family University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Special Education earnings compared with all majors at Holy Family University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Special Education graduates at Holy Family University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Holy Family University are 90% women (62) and 10% men (7).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Holy Family University

Of the 15 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Holy Family University, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).

Holy Family University gender breakdown of Special Education Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Holy Family University

Minority students account for 7% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Holy Family University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Holy Family University

Of the 32 master’s special education degrees awarded at Holy Family University, 94% were women (30) and 6% were men (2).

Holy Family University gender breakdown of Special Education Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 29
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Special Education majors at Holy Family University

Minority students account for 9% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Holy Family University, 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 Holy Family University

This Special Education program at Holy Family University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Special Education 59
Teaching for Autism 10

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at Holy Family University pursue many career paths. 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

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