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Special Education Schools in Connecticut

325 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 280
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 84.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Connecticut

6,860 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $70,200, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
78 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,569. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830. 94% of students get financical aid.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,144 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $22,974. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Graduates earn an average $47,806 after graduation.

#6

University of Hartford

West Hartford
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. This private school has an average net price of $36,633. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,431. Graduates earn an average $53,558 after graduation.

Special Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 11% $70,970
Interpreters and Translators 11% $46,710
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $62,140
Middle School Special Education Teachers -3% $79,900
Special Education Professors -3% $77,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers -3% $77,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Educational Administration 419
Teacher Education Grade Specific 368
General Education 348
Curriculum & Instruction 203
Teacher Education Subject Specific 180
Student Counseling 162
Instructional Media Design 67
Teaching English or French 59

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