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2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

44 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

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 Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 44 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Pennsylvania. SRU is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Slippery Rock.

Women make up 95% of the special ed majors at the school.

On average, special ed graduates from SRU take out $25,312 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $284.

Read full report on Special Education at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Out of the 44 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 105 students majoring in special ed at WCUPA, 6% are male and 94% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.

About 93% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 7% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, special ed graduates from Kutztown University carry an average student debt load of $25,733. 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

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in Pennsylvania. Millersville is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Millersville.

About 96% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 4% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Millersville accumulate an average of around $28,347 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.

Full Special Education at Millersville University of Pennsylvania Report

Out of the 44 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Bloomsburg accumulate an average of around $26,219 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $358.

Full Special Education at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

With a ranking of #6, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. IUP is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Indiana.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

Full Special Education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

With a ranking of #7, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of East Stroudsburg.

Of the 36 students majoring in special ed at East Stroudsburg University, 3% are male and 97% are female.

On average, special ed graduates from East Stroudsburg University take out $23,455 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

With a ranking of #8, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Ship accumulate an average of around $24,639 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.

Of the 23 students majoring in special ed at Clarion University, 22% are male and 78% are female.

Special Ed majors at Clarion University take out an average of $27,158 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at Clarion University of Pennsylvania Report

With a ranking of #10, Mercyhurst University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mercyhurst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie.

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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

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 25 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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