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Special Education in Kentucky

Special Education Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kentucky

There are 5,630 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $58,389, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 3 colleges in Kentucky offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,499 a year. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#3

Georgetown College

Georgetown

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,839 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

Special Education Careers in KY

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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