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. Also, learn how St. Joe's ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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St. Joe's is in the top 10% of the country for special ed. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 353 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Joseph's University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 137 students received their master’s degree in special ed from St. Joe’s. This makes it the #22 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 St. Joe's is $50,698. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at St. Joe’s paid an average of $634 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,140 | $51,140 |
| Fees | $200 | $200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,740 | $15,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,470 | $1,470 |
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All of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from St. Joe's in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's 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 | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the St. Joe’s 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 St. Joe’s Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at St. Joe's make a median salary of $56,588. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from St. Joe's. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at St. Joe's are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph's University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Saint Joseph’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 139 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 106 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 53 |
| General Education | 5 |
| Other Education | 4 |
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