by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at Mercyhurst University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 24 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Mercyhurst University highly for special education, coming in at #415 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 415 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 28 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 99 of 105 |
Here is each degree level granted in special education at Mercyhurst University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercyhurst University handed out 16 master’s degrees in special education.
Mercyhurst University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 25% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Mercyhurst University conferred 14 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Mercyhurst University granted 2 master’s degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercyhurst University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Mercyhurst University has not been ranked for special education at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from Mercyhurst University identified as women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Mercyhurst University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercyhurst University granted 1 graduate certificate degree in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Mercyhurst University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Mercyhurst University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 21 |
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