by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in special education at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
WCU has not been ranked for special education at the bachelor’s level.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WCU earn a median of $55,561 a year. This is lower than $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Approximately 82% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
WCU granted 62 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Special Education | 11 |