by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Mercyhurst University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mercyhurst University highly for special education, coming in at #381 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 381 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 28 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 96 of 102 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Mercyhurst University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Mercyhurst University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Mercyhurst University is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University report a median salary of $46,500 a year. This is below $53,168, the median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercyhurst University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,614, the typical median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,750 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercyhurst University conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Mercyhurst University awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in special education and teaching, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Mercyhurst University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 2 |
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