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Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education

262 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 68 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 17.6% of teaching students with disabilities graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 262 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 14,837
Graduate Certificate 1,569
Doctor’s Degree 262

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 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 55
Women 207
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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 20
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 153
International Students 46
Other Races/Ethnicities 19
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There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
10 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,092 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 teaching students with disabilities from KU. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Of these students, 76% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
9 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $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 teaching students with disabilities from Vanderbilt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,698 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 teaching students with disabilities from UT Austin. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#5

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
7 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,180 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#6

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
33% 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 $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 teaching students with disabilities from SLU.

#7

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
5 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from GWU. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
5 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Wazzu. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations
86% 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 $11,189 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 teaching students with disabilities from UW Seattle.

#7

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
100% 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. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Penn State University Park.

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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.

#14

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
4 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,210 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Arizona. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UIUC. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Illinois State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,219 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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