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Special Education Schools in Kansas

441 students earned Special Ed degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 383
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 85.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kansas

3,600 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Kansas

Special Ed grads earn an average of $54,340 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,257. 85% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending ESU will pay a net price of $14,794. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,575. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,374. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,433. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,504 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,916.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,123. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,339. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Special Education Careers in KS

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
Special Education Teachers 6% $68,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $53,160
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $53,730
Special Education Professors 5% $52,660
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $52,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Educational Administration 646
Teacher Education Grade Specific 513
Curriculum & Instruction 350
General Education 308
Student Counseling 275
Teacher Education Subject Specific 253
Instructional Media Design 130
Other Education 40

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