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Special Education Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 224 students earned their Special Ed degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 31st most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Post-Master’s Certificate 79
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Maryland

There are 10,880 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $64,590, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maryland that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 65% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,428.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#4

McDaniel College

Westminster
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, McDaniel grads earn an average salary of $43,563. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Bowie State University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,562 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,117. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at The Mount.

Special Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,810
Special Education Teachers 8% $42,440
Special Education Professors 8% $69,510
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $61,730
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $72,000
Interpreters and Translators 7% $71,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
General Education 1,145
Educational Administration 548
Teacher Education Grade Specific 440
Teacher Education Subject Specific 340
Curriculum & Instruction 282
Instructional Media Design 206
Student Counseling 149
Other Education 82

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