by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Ship. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Ship among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #269 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 269 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 20 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 83 of 102 |
Here is each degree level offered in special education at Ship, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Ship is a solid choice among schools offering special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at Ship go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,156 a year. This is above $53,952, the median for all majors at Ship.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ship, special education graduates take on a median debt of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than $26,382, the typical median for all majors at Ship.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $4,000 | $4,250 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Ship were White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ship conferred 39 bachelor’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
Graduate study is also available at Ship. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 13 |
