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Special Ed in Texas

Special Ed Schools in Texas

1,300 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Special Ed is the 12th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 980
Post-Master’s Certificate 263
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 263
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.2%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 42,010 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Texas

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $56,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
542 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,002. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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142 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,007. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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129 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

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92 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Texas State. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,205. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,991. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,861. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UST. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#10

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,464. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

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Special Ed Careers in TX

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 24% $52,830
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
Special Education Teachers 21% $55,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $56,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Educational Administration 4,961
Curriculum & Instruction 2,013
Student Counseling 836
General Education 474
Teacher Education Subject Specific 471
Instructional Media Design 430
Teacher Education Grade Specific 394
Other Education 164

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