Graduate Certificates in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,486 people earned their graduate certificate in special ed. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 20,581 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,486 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 276 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in special ed is $48,431. 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 $45,368 to a high of $54,496.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in special ed is $27,500. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $31,875 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,643.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in special ed. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 359 |
| Women | 3,127 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 109 |
| Black or African American | 321 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 380 |
| White | 2,420 |
| International Students | 33 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 223 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 315 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ball State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 433 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Ball State. About 92% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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 special ed from Lamar University. Of these students, 98% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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, 128 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Minnesota State Mankato. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. 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, 80 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from USC. About 77% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,467 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,893 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Liberty University. Of these students, 91% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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, 71 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from GMU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of West Georgia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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 special ed from University of West Georgia. About 83% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Mary's College of California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. 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 special ed from SMC. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Appalachian State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Appalachian State.
The 10th most popular school in the country for special ed 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 special ed from UCF. About 88% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. 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, 44 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from UMass Boston. Of these students, 89% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Montclair State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 42 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from UF. About 100% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Hunter. About 94% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from A-State. Of these students, 86% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from KU. About 95% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Adelphi University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Adelphi. Of these students, 74% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Granite State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. 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, 35 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from GSC.
The 20th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern State University of Louisiana. 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, 32 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from NSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Special Ed Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,569 | |
| 680 | |
| 237 | |
| 232 | |
| 169 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer graduate certificates.
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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