by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in special education at WCU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WCU among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #52 out of 495 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 52 of 495 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 of 31 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 19 of 105 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 28 master’s degrees in special education.
WCU ranks competitively among schools offering special education at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 14% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at WCU were White. Approximately 89% 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 master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WCU conferred 28 master’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (89%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania conferred 11 graduate certificate degrees in special education.
WCU is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 9% of special education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of special education graduate certificate degree graduates at WCU are White. About 91% 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 graduate certificate in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WCU awarded 6 graduate certificate completions in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
WCU conferred 5 graduate certificate degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Special Education | 62 |