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Special Education Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 155 students earned their Special Ed degrees in NE.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 89.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Nebraska

There are 3,740 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Nebraska

Special Ed grads earn an average of $57,870 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,914. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,041 a year.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,952 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending WSC will pay a net price of $14,141.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 96% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Midland U. Graduates earn an average $41,162 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,108.

Special Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $38,670
Special Education Professors 7% $58,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $56,330
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $52,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $57,480
Special Education Teachers 0% $59,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Curriculum & Instruction 1,161
Educational Administration 782
Student Counseling 234
Teacher Education Grade Specific 189
Teacher Education Subject Specific 154
Teaching English or French 91
Educational Assessment 35
Other Education 17

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