by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern University compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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Eastern University ranks competitively among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #328 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 18 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Pennsylvania | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 73 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 73 |
| College Major Best Value | 73 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 91 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 91 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern University handed out 3 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Eastern University report a median salary of $55,493 a year. This is below $57,537, the median for all majors at Eastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,990 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
Read more about Eastern University tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in special education from Eastern University were women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at Eastern University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern University with a master’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Eastern University.
This special education program at Eastern University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 31 |
Eastern University awarded 31 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%). Some of these were earned through distance education.