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Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania

1,024 students earned Special Ed degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 14th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

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 910
Post-Master’s Certificate 97
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 18,330 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $63,260, compared to a typical salary of $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:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, St. Joe's grads earn an average salary of $61,613. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Cal U. 70% of the teachers are full time. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,484.

#6

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,854. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,475 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,506 Total Students

An average student at Neumann will pay a net price of $27,871. In their early career, Neumann grads earn an average salary of $42,428. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,363. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Edinboro.

#9

Wilson College

Chambersburg
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,535 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,852.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,455 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,141. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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
Educational Administration 1,848
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,211
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,001
General Education 861
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Teaching English or French 220

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