by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bloomsburg ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Bloomsburg was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #15 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Bloomsburg. This makes it the #258 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,372 a year. This is less than $38,748, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Bloomsburg make a median salary of $47,786. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bloomsburg, special ed students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,700 for all special ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the special ed program at Bloomsburg is $357 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
The special ed program at Bloomsburg awarded 52 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bloomsburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from Bloomsburg. About 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Bloomsburg are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 |
| Instructional Media Design | 44 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 13 |