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Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania

1,872 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Special Education is the 25th most popular major out of a total 338 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
Bachelor’s Degree 824
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 97
Post-Master’s Certificate 97
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Associate Degree 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 83.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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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:

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

In their early career, SRU grads earn an average salary of $40,673. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,492.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 72% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

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

The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Cal U. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,114 a year.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $40,602 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,427 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. 93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 89% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,141.

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,839
Educational Administration 1,855
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,776
General Education 1,014
Student Counseling 576
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Other Education 250

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