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Special Education Schools in Michigan

287 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 275
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 88.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. A typical student attending Oakland will pay a net price of $13,449. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern Michigan grads earn an average salary of $39,128. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,058. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

#6

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,162 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,279. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

95% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,214. 74% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,165 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,356. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 6% $63,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $66,240
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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