by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Arcadia ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Arcadia was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arcadia University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in special education.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Arcadia. This makes it the #463 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Arcadia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,797 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Arcadia make a median salary of $53,129. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Arcadia University.
Of the 13 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Arcadia, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Arcadia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arcadia University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Arcadia in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Arcadia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arcadia University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 43 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 25 |
| Educational Administration | 24 |
| General Education | 8 |
| Other Education | 1 |
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