Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 204 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 | 21,797 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,157 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 204 |
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 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 111 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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:
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. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The special ed program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at KU. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Vanderbilt. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The special ed program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 44% 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 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 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SRU.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UT Austin. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at SLU.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from GWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Texas Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% 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 $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Wazzu.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The special ed program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% 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 $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 20% were women.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UNLV. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The special ed program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The special ed program at University of Florida awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% 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 Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The special ed program at University of Arizona awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. The special ed program at Illinois State University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% 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 North Carolina at Greensboro. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNC Greensboro.
University of Utah 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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at U of U. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 7,684 |
| General Education | 2,177 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,434 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
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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