Pennsylvania · Special Education and Teaching

Best Special Education and Teaching institutions in Pennsylvania, ranked by earnings

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

Institutions
61
offering CIP 13.10
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,612
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,835
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
13
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,175
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Special Education Teachers, Preschool
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1York College of Pennsylvania
York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$52,199464%$18,682$27,000
2Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,6647258%$29,737
3Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$50,6986379%$34,418$27,000
4Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,6455854%$27,000
5East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,3274343%$27,000
6Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,8355256%$28,500
7Alvernia University
Reading Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,6492556%$27,683
8La Salle University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$48,3021957%$21,997$27,000
9Mercyhurst University
Erie Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$46,6363960%$25,987$27,000
10Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Indiana Public · Bachelor's degree
$44,1215456%$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Special Education Teachers, Preschool (SOC 25-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.4%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~2,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$62,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringWriting

What Special Education Teachers, Preschool earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
410
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$82,320
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Special Education and Teaching programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Special Education and Teaching program in Pennsylvania has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), York College of Pennsylvania tops the list at $52,199. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Special Education and Teaching program?+

The Special Education and Teaching program prepares students to work with individuals who have a range of disabilities and special needs. This program is ideal for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Special Education Teachers, Preschool?+

The national job outlook is about +1.4% growth with around 2,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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