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Special Education Schools in Mississippi

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

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 216

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
  • White: 75.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Mississippi

4,600 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $48,800, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,051 a year.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#3

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,122. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at Jackson State. 99% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,441 after graduation.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,999 Total Students

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,541 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Special Education Careers in MS

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 11% $49,050
Special Education Professors 8% $47,670
Middle School Special Education Teachers 8% $47,340
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $45,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Educational Administration 783
Teacher Education Grade Specific 472
General Education 276
Curriculum & Instruction 247
Student Counseling 179
Teacher Education Subject Specific 169
Other Education 22
Instructional Media Design 5

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