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, and more. In addition, we cover how WCUPA ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at WCUPA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in special ed from WCUPA. This makes it the #116 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCUPA paid an average of $805 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $19,290 |
| Fees | $2,970 | $3,221 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,474 | $12,474 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,740 | $4,740 |
Learn more about WCUPA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 special ed majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCUPA. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester 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 | 5 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the WCUPA 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 WCUPA Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of special ed master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 366 |
| Educational Administration | 75 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 40 |
| Student Counseling | 32 |
| Education Philosophy | 12 |
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