Early Childhood Special Education Master’s Degrees
There are 154 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education.
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Education Levels of Early Childhood Special Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,548 students earned theirEarly Childhood Special Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Early Childhood Special Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,269 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 955 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,285 |
Earnings of Early Childhood Special Education Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education of $54,220 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,981 |
| 4 years | $54,220 |
| 5 years | $59,983 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Early Childhood Special Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 194 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Early Childhood Special Education students seeking a master's degree is Touro University. This school awarded 318 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mount Saint Vincent is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moorpark College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Riverside City College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fullerton College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Jacinto Community College District is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 76 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
City College of San Francisco is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of the Sequoias comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 52 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Valley College is a popular choice for Early Childhood Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashland University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Daemen University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Early Childhood Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Early Childhood Special Education that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22,116 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 2,055 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1,213 |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1,070 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1,002 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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