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 Ship ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at Ship was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 152 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Ship. This makes it the #364 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 Ship is $49,835. This is higher than $44,139, which is the national median for all special ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ship, special ed students borrow a median amount of $29,910 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 for all special ed majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ship was $419 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $3,824 | $4,074 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,952 | $12,952 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,382 | $3,382 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Ship in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ship are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Ship does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ship Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Ship make a median salary of $56,750 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in special ed from Ship. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ship are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 67 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 22 |
| Educational Administration | 20 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.