Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 216 people earned their doctor's degree in special ed. This makes it the 84th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 19,631 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,925 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,743 |
| Associate Degree | 1,326 |
| Basic Certificate | 803 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 199 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $84,996. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $84,996 to a high of $84,996.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for special ed majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in special ed. About 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 39 |
| Women | 177 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 140 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Columbia. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
University of Kansas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from KU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
Vanderbilt University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Vanderbilt. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Vanderbilt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Teachers College. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Teachers College at Columbia University make a median salary of 84,996.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SRU. About 81% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 84,996.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 84,996.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Northern Colorado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
Saint Louis University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SLU. Data shows that SLU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
George Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from GWU. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Texas Tech. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Wazzu. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UW Seattle. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of New Mexico - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNM. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of New Mexico - Main Campus make a median salary of 84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNLV. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Nevada - Las Vegas make a median salary of 84,996.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Penn State University Park. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UF. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
University of Arizona is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Arizona. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Illinois State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Illinois State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Illinois State University make a median salary of 84,996.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNC Greensboro. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.
University of Utah comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from U of U. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Utah make a median salary of 84,996.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 8,361 |
| General Education | 2,501 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,788 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 494 |
| Other Education | 471 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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