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Special Education Schools in Ohio

484 students earned Special Ed degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 438
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 22,290 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Ohio

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $58,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,002 a year. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,966 after graduation. 90% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $22,415. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UC.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 97% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,140 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at MVNU. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Xavier University

Cincinnati
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,061 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $34,592. 100% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Muskingum University

New Concord
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,307 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Muskingum. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,914 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,831.

#10

Notre Dame College

Cleveland
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,585 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,353. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at NDC.

Special Education Careers in OH

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 10% $37,450
Interpreters and Translators 10% $52,600
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $63,950
Special Education Professors 7% $58,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 6% $58,480
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $55,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Educational Administration 856
Teacher Education Subject Specific 729
General Education 434
Teacher Education Grade Specific 343
Curriculum & Instruction 341
Student Counseling 285
Instructional Media Design 159
Teaching English or French 60

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