by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in special education at Pennsylvania Western University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Pennsylvania Western University among the top schools in the country for special education, coming in at #88 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 88 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 105 |
Here is each degree level available for special education at Pennsylvania Western University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 81 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Professional Certificate | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania Western University conferred 81 master’s degrees in special education.
Pennsylvania Western University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania Western University are White. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Pennsylvania Western University conferred 79 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Pennsylvania Western University awarded 2 master’s degrees in special education and teaching, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania Western University handed out 6 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
Pennsylvania Western University holds a strong position among schools offering special education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 21 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in special education from Pennsylvania Western University identified as women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania Western University awarded 6 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 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, Pennsylvania Western University conferred 11 professional certificate degrees in special education.
Pennsylvania Western University is not currently ranked for special education at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 18% of special education professional certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of special education professional certificate degree graduates at Pennsylvania Western University are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University with a professional certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Pennsylvania Western University awarded 6 professional certificate completions 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 (67%).
Pennsylvania Western University granted 5 professional certificate degrees in special education and teaching, other in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania Western University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 16 |
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