by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Mercyhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #447 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #30 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Mercyhurst. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Mercyhurst make a median salary of $39,580 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Mercyhurst University.
All of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Mercyhurst in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2021 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The special ed program at Mercyhurst awarded 11 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 17 |
| Educational Administration | 12 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
| General Education | 2 |
| Other Education | 1 |
