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Special Ed in District of Columbia

Special Ed Schools in District of Columbia

71 students earned Special Ed degrees in District of Columbia in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 39th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 54.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in District of Columbia

There are 1,960 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $73,240, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in District of Columbia that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,462. 52% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years.

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Gallaudet University

Washington
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Gallaudet. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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American University

Washington
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 21% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Howard University

Washington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Howard. This private school has an average net price of $45,180. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Special Ed Careers in DC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $0
Special Education Teachers 14% $62,390
Interpreters and Translators 12% $98,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Educational Administration 354
Teacher Education Grade Specific 83
Teaching English or French 46
International Education 45
Student Counseling 43
Other Education 33
Curriculum & Instruction 30
Teacher Education Subject Specific 27

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