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Special Education Schools in Utah

491 students earned Special Ed degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 16th most popular major out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 484
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Utah

There are 5,200 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 Utah

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $46,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

420 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,969. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,572.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,826 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

An average student at BYU will pay a net price of $13,474. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. This private school has an average net price of $24,503.

Special Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
Special Education Teachers 28% $74,360
Middle School Special Education Teachers 27% $51,210
Special Education Professors 26% $41,080
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 26% $41,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Curriculum & Instruction 2,791
Instructional Media Design 2,182
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,400
Teacher Education Grade Specific 706
Educational Administration 669
Teaching English or French 583
General Education 159
Educational Assessment 50

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