by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at CHC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #19 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CHC as a strong choice for special education, placing at #366 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 366 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 94 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at CHC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Chestnut Hill College conferred 17 master’s degrees in special education.
CHC holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #19 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at CHC are Black or African American. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CHC conferred 10 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals in secondary special education programs recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
CHC awarded 4 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
CHC awarded 3 master’s completions in education/teaching of individuals in elementary special education programs recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Chestnut Hill College handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
CHC is not currently ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from CHC were women.
The largest share of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at CHC are Black or African American. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CHC granted 2 graduate certificate completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at CHC. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 1 |