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Special Ed in Michigan

Special Ed Schools in Michigan

In 2022-2023, 637 students earned their Special Ed degrees in MI.

A Special Ed major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 273
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 87.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Michigan

8,110 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 Ed Jobs in Michigan

Special Ed grads earn an average of $63,700 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 54% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,545.

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#6

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

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#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,723.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,165 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Special Ed Careers in MI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Special Education Teachers 8% $69,370
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Educational Administration 866
General Education 335
Curriculum & Instruction 314
Teacher Education Subject Specific 304
Teacher Education Grade Specific 260
Instructional Media Design 222
Student Counseling 185
Teaching English or French 114

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