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Special Education at Temple University

If you are interested in studying Special Education, take a look at what Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Temple University is in Philadelphia, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 50 special education degrees were awarded at Temple University.

Online & Distance Learning at Temple University

Online coursework is an option at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at Temple University

Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#6 of 31
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#22 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#32 of 103
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#84 of 103
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#436 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from Temple University

Graduates of Temple University’s Special Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,292
2 years	$50,856
3 years	$52,790
4 years	$58,869
5 years	$68,425

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Special Education graduates from Temple University earn a median of $58,869, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Special Education graduates at Temple University are 84% women (42) and 16% men (8).

Special Education Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 6 bachelor’s special education degrees awarded at Temple University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Special Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Special Education Master’s Program at Temple University

Among the 44 master’s special education degrees awarded at Temple University, 86% were women (38) and 14% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	10
Asian	6
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at Temple University, higher 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 Temple University

This Special Education program at Temple University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	46
Early Childhood Special Education	4

Top-Paying Careers for Special Education Graduates

Students who finish Special Education program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. Here 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.