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Special Education Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,478 students earned their Special Ed degrees in TX.

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

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,213
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.1%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

In their early career, UT Rio Grande Valley grads earn an average salary of $35,955. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,887. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,773 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,122. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UH Victoria will pay a net price of $9,262. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,585 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UST. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

#10

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,741 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 70% of the teachers are full time.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors 20% $57,960
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $57,480

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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