by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 87 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Pennsylvania State University - University Park as a strong choice for special education, placing at #2 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 2 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 1 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in special education at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus handed out 18 master’s degrees in special education.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 87 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,928 | $56,928 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
Read more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.
All of the 18 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from Pennsylvania State University - University Park identified as women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 18 master’s degrees 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 (72%).
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 2 doctoral degrees in special education.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park has not been ranked for special education at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of special education doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of special education doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 2 doctoral completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |