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Special Education Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their Special Ed degrees in AK.

In this state, Special Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Alaska

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Master’s Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Alaska

1,560 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Alaska

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $65,500. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 3 colleges in Alaska that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,292.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,510.

Special Education Careers in AK

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 3% $58,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 0% $66,710
Middle School Special Education Teachers 0% $73,030
Interpreters and Translators 0% $52,450
Special Education Professors 0% $76,220
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 0% $72,050

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Teacher Education Grade Specific 84
Educational Administration 55
General Education 26
Student Counseling 21
Teacher Education Subject Specific 20
Instructional Media Design 7

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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