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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how St. Joe's ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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St. Joe's is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 137 students received their master’s degree in special ed from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #22 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at St. Joe's is $46,850. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,748 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at St. Joe's make a median salary of $51,439. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at St. Joe's, 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 Saint Joseph’s University.
All of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from St. Joe's in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 137 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from St. Joe's in 2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 133 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 72 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 65 |
| General Education | 5 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
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