Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
In 2020-2021, 204 doctor's degrees were awarded to special ed majors. 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 | 21,797 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,368 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,157 |
| Associate Degree | 1,328 |
| Basic Certificate | 713 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 225 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 204 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $91,539. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $91,539 and the high is $91,539.
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 | 37 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 111 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
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. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Columbia. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The special ed program at University of Kansas awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Vanderbilt University is the 3rd 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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. The special ed program at Vanderbilt University awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Teachers College. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at SRU.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UT Austin. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at University of Northern Colorado.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. The special ed program at Saint Louis University awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at GWU. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Washington State University. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Wazzu.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UW Seattle. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UNM. Of these students, 20% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. The special ed program at University of Nevada - Las Vegas awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Penn State University Park. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Arizona is the 16th 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Arizona.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Illinois State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UNC Greensboro.
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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The special ed program at University of Utah awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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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 | 7,684 |
| General Education | 2,177 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,434 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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