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Special Education Schools in Nevada

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

In this state, Special Education is the 10th most popular major out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 17.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Nevada

2,860 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 Nevada

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $53,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,993. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.82 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,263 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR.

#3

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,603. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education Careers in NV

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 21% $50,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 20% $0
Special Education Professors 20% $59,050
Middle School Special Education Teachers 19% $51,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Curriculum & Instruction 188
Educational Administration 153
Teacher Education Grade Specific 94
Student Counseling 37
General Education 36
Teaching English or French 21
Multilingual Education 10
Teacher Education Subject Specific 6

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