Master’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,581 people earned their master's degree in special ed. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 20,581 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,486 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in special ed is $48,941. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,291 and the high is $53,653.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in special ed is $30,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $35,111 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,000.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in special ed. About 86.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,828 |
| Women | 17,753 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 621 |
| Black or African American | 1,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,005 |
| White | 13,150 |
| International Students | 201 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,605 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 631 colleges that offer a master’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,624 people received their master's degree in special ed from Grand Canyon University. About 83% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,369 people received their master's degree in special ed from Ball State. Of these students, 92% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,272 people received their master's degree in special ed from ASU - Skysong. About 87% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro College. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,068 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 635 people received their master's degree in special ed from Touro. About 89% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in special ed from National University. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Western Governors University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in special ed from WGU. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Lamar University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 330 people received their master's degree in special ed from Lamar University. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
George Mason University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in special ed from GMU. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their master's degree in special ed from Hunter. Of these students, 80% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in special ed from Liberty University. About 86% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of West Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 243 people received their master's degree in special ed from UWF. About 90% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brooklyn College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master's degree in special ed from Brooklyn College. About 65% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Endicott College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their master's degree in special ed from Endicott. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,152 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their master's degree in special ed from Pace University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
Daemen College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,344 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in special ed from Daemen College.
LIU Post comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's degree in special ed from LIU Post. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's degree in special ed from A-State. About 88% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their master's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
American International College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,037 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in special ed from AIC. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in special ed from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 14,837 | |
| 1,339 | |
| 1,010 | |
| 855 | |
| 554 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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