by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WCUPA ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for special ed majors, WCUPA came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 105 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WCUPA. This makes it the #116 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 WCUPA is $43,057. 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.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from WCUPA make a median salary of $51,096 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCUPA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 314 |
| Educational Administration | 46 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 40 |
| Teaching English or French | 12 |
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