Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 216 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 | 19,631 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,743 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $84,996. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $84,996 to a high of $84,996.
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 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 177 |
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 | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 140 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from KU. About 82% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Kansas make a median salary of 84,996.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Columbia. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 84,996.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Teachers College. Teachers College at Columbia University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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. Of these students, 81% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Vanderbilt University make a median salary of 84,996.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. About 58% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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 $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 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, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of 84,996.
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 $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SLU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Saint Louis University make a median salary of 84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from GWU. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at George Washington University make a median salary of 84,996.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas 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 $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNLV. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Nevada - Las Vegas special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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. 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. University of New Mexico - Main Campus special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
Washington State University 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 $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Wazzu. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Washington State University make a median salary of 84,996.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Washington - Seattle Campus special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 84,996.
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. Data shows that UA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Arizona make a median salary of 84,996.
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 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Florida make a median salary of 84,996.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UIUC. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
Illinois State University 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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 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. Illinois State University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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