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Special Education Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 414 students earned their Special Ed degrees in CT.

A Special Education major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 280
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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

A typical student attending SCSU will pay a net price of $20,830. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 48% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,568 a year. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,569.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $40,544 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $41,230.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,723. In their early career, CCSU grads earn an average salary of $47,806. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 97% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,166. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at WestConn.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,894 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,201. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education 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
Special Education Professors -3% $77,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers -3% $77,360

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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