Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    Drexel University

    MS in Special Education

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Philadelphia, USMSOnline2 years
    $73,200.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    MS in Special Education at Drexel University is a 48-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $73,200.

    About the program

    The program equips professionals with skills to teach students with disabilities in K-12 settings, covering state and federal regulations, Pennsylvania standards, and Council for Exceptional Children competencies. It offers concentrations in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education Law and Process, and Initial Certification, with fieldwork components.

    Focus: coursework
    #80 (US News National Universities)
    Part-time option

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Deadlines

    Pro

    Exact application deadlines for each term (Fall, Spring, Summer, Rolling), with priority and final dates where the program distinguishes them.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    Standardized tests

    Pro

    Which tests are required, optional, or waived (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo), minimum scores including separate verbal / quant sections, and program codes for score reporting.

    Sign up for 7-day free trial

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not eligible (online program)

    $19,000.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS in Special Education at Drexel University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Special Education at Drexel University is $73,200 across 48 required credits.
    Is MS in Special Education at Drexel University online or in-person?
    MS in Special Education at Drexel University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MS in Special Education at Drexel University take to complete?
    MS in Special Education at Drexel University is structured around 2 years and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS in Special Education at Drexel University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 or higher
    What work-permit options follow MS in Special Education at Drexel University?
    Post-completion work rights for MS in Special Education at Drexel University: Not eligible (online program)