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Special Ed in Connecticut

Special Ed Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 414 students earned their Special Ed degrees in CT.

In terms of popularity, Special Ed is the 29th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 284
Bachelor’s Degree 79
Post-Master’s Certificate 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 79.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Connecticut

6,860 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $70,200, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 95% of the teachers are full time.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,512.

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University of Hartford

West Hartford
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,886. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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42 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Quinnipiac. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,210.

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Fairfield University

Fairfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,707.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. An average student at Sacred Heart will pay a net price of $44,554.

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Special Ed Careers in CT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 11% $70,970
Interpreters and Translators 11% $46,710
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $62,140
Middle School Special Education Teachers -3% $79,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Teacher Education Grade Specific 791
Educational Administration 419
Teacher Education Subject Specific 414
General Education 368
Curriculum & Instruction 203
Student Counseling 162
Instructional Media Design 67
Teaching English or French 59

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