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 Ship ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in special education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Ship. This makes it the #364 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ship go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,208 a year. This is higher than $38,748, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ship, special ed students borrow a median amount of $28,500 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
All of the 32 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Ship in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Ship. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 58 |
| Student Counseling | 22 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 12 |
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