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Special Ed in Maryland

Special Ed Schools in Maryland

346 students earned Special Ed degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Special Ed is the 46th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 191
Master’s Degree 107
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 10,880 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Maryland

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $64,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

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

55% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at NDMU. 44% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

A typical student attending UMCP will pay a net price of $16,590. 63% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

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McDaniel College

Westminster
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,106. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

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Hood College

Frederick
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $22,614. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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Special Ed 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
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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,593
General Education 1,286
Teacher Education Subject Specific 576
Educational Administration 548
Curriculum & Instruction 282
Instructional Media Design 206
Student Counseling 149
Other Education 82

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