Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 276 people earned their doctor's degree in special ed. This makes it the 84th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 20,581 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,486 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $91,539. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $91,539 and the high is $91,539.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for special ed students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in special ed. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 217 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 156 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Kansas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from KU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Columbia.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SRU. About 76% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Vanderbilt. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UT Austin. Of these students, 83% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Colorado is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Louis University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SLU.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from GWU. About 71% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNLV. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNM. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Texas Tech. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Washington State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Wazzu. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UW Seattle.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Penn State University Park.
The University of Alabama comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UA.
The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UIUC. About 82% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Illinois State. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 262 | |
| 6 | |
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| 2 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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