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. Find out how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WCU earn a median of $55,561 a year. This is lower than $62,314, the median for all majors at WCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $3,059 | $3,309 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Approximately 82% 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 bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 |
Here are the demographics of the special education majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
The special education program at WCU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 90 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances | 6 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 5 |
WCU granted 90 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WCU conferred 6 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
WCU conferred 5 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).