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Special Education Schools in Delaware

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

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 155

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 83.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 2.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Delaware

1,590 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 Delaware

Special Ed grads earn an average of $61,010 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Delaware that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Wilmington University

New Castle
119 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wilmington University. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,967. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

Special Education Careers in DE

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Special Education Professors 7% $63,360
Special Education Teachers 7% $0
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $59,230
Interpreters and Translators 0% $53,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Educational Administration 272
General Education 84
Student Counseling 73
Instructional Media Design 41
Teaching English or French 32
Teacher Education Grade Specific 29
Teacher Education Subject Specific 27
Curriculum & Instruction 11

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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