Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 people earned their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #102 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching students with disabilities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,052 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,657 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 201 |
Earnings of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching students with disabilities majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 166 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Kansas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from KU. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Vanderbilt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UT Austin. Of these students, 58% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Colorado is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Louis University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from SLU.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. 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 teaching students with disabilities from GWU.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UNM.
Texas Tech University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Texas Tech. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Wazzu. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UW Seattle. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Penn State University Park.
The University of Alabama is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UA.
University of Arizona is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Florida is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities 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 teaching students with disabilities from UIUC.
Illinois State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNC Greensboro.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from U of U.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 5 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 2 |
| Teaching for Mental Retardation | 2 |
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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