Master’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21,797 students earned their master's degree in special ed. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 21,797 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,157 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 204 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in special ed is $48,941. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,291 and the high is $53,653.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for special ed majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in special ed. About 85.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,195 |
| Women | 18,602 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 620 |
| Black or African American | 2,185 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,919 |
| White | 14,000 |
| International Students | 200 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,873 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 631 colleges that offer a master’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,624 people received their master's degree in special ed from Grand Canyon University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The special ed program at Ball State University awarded 1,369 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 90% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,272 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at ASU - Skysong. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Touro College. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. The special ed program at Touro College awarded 635 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
National University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,480 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 431 people received their master's degree in special ed from National University. About 72% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Governors University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The special ed program at Western Governors University awarded 420 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 86% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lamar University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The special ed program at Lamar University awarded 330 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 93% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Mason University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,035 per year. The special ed program at George Mason University awarded 326 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 320 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Hunter. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 306 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Liberty University. About 84% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of West Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. The special ed program at The University of West Florida awarded 243 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Brooklyn College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 236 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Brooklyn College. About 69% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Endicott College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,746 per year. The special ed program at Endicott College awarded 208 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pace University - New York. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,000 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 196 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Pace University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Daemen College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,928 per year. The special ed program at Daemen College awarded 187 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 1% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at LIU Post. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas State University - Main Campus. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 156 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at A-State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Northern Colorado is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in special ed. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. The special ed program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 152 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
American International College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,657 per year. The special ed program at American International College awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 master's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UT Rio Grande Valley. About 86% of this group were women, and 93% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 29,374 |
| Educational Administration | 28,511 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17,998 |
| General Education | 17,801 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 16,825 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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