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1,569 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities is offered at 195 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 27% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.7% 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, 1,569 people earned their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

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 Graduate Certificates

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching students with disabilities majors with their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 196
Women 1,373
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 49
Black or African American 179
Hispanic or Latino 170
White 1,064
International Students 11
Other Races/Ethnicities 96
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There are 195 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
211 Yearly Graduations
98% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for teaching students with disabilities students seekinga graduate certificate is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Lamar University. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.

#2

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
193 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ball State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Ball State. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
63 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of West Georgia. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Georgia. Of these students, 83% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

63 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Minnesota State University - Mankato. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,836 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Minnesota State Mankato. About 94% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

56 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Saint Mary's College of California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,335 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from SMC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
52 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from USC. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
47 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UCF. Of these students, 88% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
42 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 42 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
33 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.

#11

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
28 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 16,200 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 $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UMass Boston. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

#12

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
27 Yearly Graduations
96% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. 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, 27 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from KU. Of these students, 96% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
26 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Quinnipiac University. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Quinnipiac. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#14

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
25 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Olivet Nazarene University. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,290 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Olivet Nazarene. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
24 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

Granite State College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from GSC.

#16

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana
23 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern State University of Louisiana comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from NSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin
23 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 11,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,188 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from UW - Eau Claire.

#18

University of West Alabama

Livingston, Alabama
22 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of West Alabama is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from University of West Alabama. About 84% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
20 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Cloud State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,127 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from St. Cloud State University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#20

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
18 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia College & State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,292 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in teaching students with disabilities from Georgia College. About 100% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer graduate certificates.

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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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