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Special Education Schools in Arkansas

304 students earned Special Ed degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 227
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 88.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Arkansas

There are 4,210 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $46,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 9 colleges in Arkansas that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. A typical student attending A-State will pay a net price of $14,189.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution. 88% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,240 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,627 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,902.

#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,957. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,321.

Special Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $46,040
Special Education Teachers 15% $24,520
Special Education Professors 10% $50,880
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $48,860
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $49,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Educational Administration 1,193
Teacher Education Grade Specific 680
Teacher Education Subject Specific 444
Student Counseling 305
Curriculum & Instruction 171
Teaching English or French 140
Instructional Media Design 94
General Education 51

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