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Special Education Schools in Iowa

151 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 181 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Iowa

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 150
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 91.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 4,160 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Iowa

Special Ed grads earn an average of $56,300 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Iowa that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Morningside College

Sioux City
95 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,350. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,610 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,063. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,333 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,863 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,666 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. This private school has an average net price of $18,054.

#4

Northwestern College

Orange City
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,496 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,388 a year.

#5

University of Iowa

Iowa City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

An average student at Graceland Lamoni will pay a net price of $18,286. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Graceland Lamoni grads earn an average salary of $37,822.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,668. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

Special Education Careers in IA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $36,200
Special Education Teachers 9% $75,840
Special Education Professors 7% $56,570
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $57,660
Special Education Preschool Teachers 7% $48,660
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $55,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Educational Administration 340
General Education 209
Student Counseling 191
Teacher Education Grade Specific 165
Curriculum & Instruction 129
Teacher Education Subject Specific 122
Other Education 30
Educational Assessment 25

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