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2023 Most Popular Online Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania

9 Colleges
$44,151 Avg Salary
$27,000 Avg Student Debt

With 1,854 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #25 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Pennsylvania to see which online programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online special ed programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Drexel University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue an online degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Special Education at Drexel University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania list. Edinboro is a small public school located in the town of Edinboro.

Read full report on Special Education at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California University of Pennsylvania is a great place for special education students pursuing an online degree. Cal U is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of California.

Full Special Education at California University of Pennsylvania Report

#3

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

The excellent online programs at Lehigh Carbon Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Special Education at Lehigh Carbon Community College Report

#5

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carlow University is a great place for special education students pursuing an online degree. Carlow is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Read full report on Special Education at Carlow University

Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.

Special Ed majors at Clarion University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Special Education at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for special education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown.

On average, special ed graduates from Kutztown University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $277.

Full Special Education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Report

Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania list. Millersville is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Millersville.

While working on their degree, special ed majors at Millersville accumulate an average of around $29,750 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $205.

Read full report on Special Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #7, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. Located in the suburb of Bryn Athyn, Bryn Athyn College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 4,329
Maryland 416
New Jersey 799
District of Columbia 101
Delaware 165

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One of 14 majors within the area of study, special education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to woodleywonderworks.

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