Careers

Graduates of the Master of Education in Special Education might pursue teaching positions in high-need areas, including the Philadelphia region. Others move into education-related positions in other types of organizations.

Field Experience 聽

As part of your academic program, you will gain firsthand knowledge in classrooms through immersive field placements.

School & Community Partnerships聽

As part of its mission to give back to the surrounding community and provide substantive fieldwork experiences for its students, the has formed partnerships with .

Career Services

The College of Education and Human Development offers a range of career development services to its聽students. You can also visit the university for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your r茅sum茅 and LinkedIn presence.

You鈥檒l also have access to

  • support for job search strategies,
  • an assessment of your professional direction,
  • more than 1,000 job and internship postings for students and alumni, and
  • resources tailored to graduate students.

Outcomes

Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Special Education MEd may include the following examples.

Career

Median Salary*

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

$48,210.00 (2019)

Special Education Teachers, All Other

$61,190.00 (2019)

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten & Elementary School

$60,460.00 (2019)

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

-

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

$60,000.00 (2019)

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

-

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of June 10, 2020.