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Special Education in Virginia

Special Education Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Virginia

There are 14,320 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Special Ed grads earn an average of $74,113. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,290.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Virginia offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,366 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in VA

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten 14% $73,597
Interpreters and Translators 12% $52,627
Adapted Physical Education Specialists 11% $77,976
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 9% $96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other 9% $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 9% $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 6% $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 5% $80,694
Education Teachers, Postsecondary 2% $98,329
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School 0% $50,045

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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