by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in special ed.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #62 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 100 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 131 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in special ed from SRU. This makes it the #43 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in special ed in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,480 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,139 for all special ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, special ed students borrow a median amount of $34,079 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $29,114 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 SRU is $336 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SRU was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 100 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in special ed from SRU. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 94% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at SRU make a median salary of $53,801. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
Of the 79 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from SRU in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 79 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 50 |
| Student Counseling | 18 |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 |
| Teaching English or French | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.