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Special Education in Connecticut

Special Education Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Connecticut

There are 6,080 people in the state and 438,110 people in the nation working in Special Ed jobs.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Connecticut

Special Ed grads earn an average of $75,659 in the state and $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. CT

There are 4 colleges in Connecticut that offer Special Ed degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Hartford

West Hartford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,333 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,243 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,816 after earning their degree at this institution. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,729 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Special Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

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

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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View Nationwide Special Education Report

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