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Special Education Schools in Massachusetts

1,231 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,114
Post-Master’s Certificate 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 117

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Massachusetts

18,440 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 Massachusetts

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $64,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Endicott College

Beverly
225 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,887 after earning their degree at this institution. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,992.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Fitchburg State will pay a net price of $16,806.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,432 a year.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

In their early career, Cambridge College grads earn an average salary of $37,087. The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,249 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,920. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

#8

Lesley University

Cambridge
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,818 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,446.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

#10

Boston University

Boston
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,876 after earning their degree at this institution.

Special Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
Special Education Professors 11% $74,110
Special Education Teachers 11% $49,330
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,260
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,130
General Education 1,032
Teacher Education Subject Specific 941
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 666
Other Education 411
Student Counseling 216
Instructional Media Design 198

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