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Special Education Schools in Arkansas

351 students earned Special Ed degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 227
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Bachelor’s Degree 47

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 88.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 4,210 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 Arkansas

Special Ed grads earn an average of $46,870 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,507.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,410 after graduation. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

Special Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $46,040
Special Education Teachers 15% $24,520
Special Education Professors 10% $50,880
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $48,860
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $49,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,727
Educational Administration 1,193
Teacher Education Subject Specific 825
Student Counseling 305
Curriculum & Instruction 171
Teaching English or French 140
General Education 133
Instructional Media Design 94

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