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Special Education Schools in North Carolina

194 students earned Special Ed degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 31st most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 105
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 105
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 75.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in North Carolina

There are 16,800 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $48,820, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634. In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,734 a year. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

#5

High Point University

High Point
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $39,475. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#6

Salem College

Winston-Salem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Greensboro College

Greensboro
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
944 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,168 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,629. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,332.

#10

Meredith College

Raleigh
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,362. In their early career, Meredith grads earn an average salary of $39,277. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,971 a year. 68% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $43,770
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $49,240
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $46,630
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $48,400
Special Education Professors 7% $48,070
Special Education Teachers 0% $44,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,253
Educational Administration 1,205
Student Counseling 557
Teacher Education Subject Specific 282
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
General Education 144
Teaching English or French 81

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