by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Mercyhurst University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Mercyhurst University is a solid choice among schools offering special education. In particular, it placed #385 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercyhurst University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University report a median salary of $46,500 a year. This is below $53,168, the median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercyhurst University, special education graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,614, the typical median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,750 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Mercyhurst University.
The special education program at Mercyhurst University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 3 |
Mercyhurst University conferred 20 completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Mercyhurst University conferred 16 degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
Mercyhurst University conferred 3 completions in education/teaching of individuals with autism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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