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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Mercyhurst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Mercyhurst was ranked #265 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #18 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercyhurst University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Mercyhurst. This makes it the #327 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercyhurst is $46,636. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Mercyhurst was $1,386 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,580 | $41,580 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,274 | $14,274 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,261 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from Mercyhurst in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mercyhurst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 97% of students 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mercyhurst special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercyhurst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at Mercyhurst make a median salary of $49,887. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Mercyhurst. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Mercyhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 20 |
| General Education | 7 |
| Educational Administration | 6 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 |
| Other Education | 4 |