Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education
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Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 262 people earned their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #102 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching students with disabilities at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,837 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,697 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,569 |
| Basic Certificate | 341 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 262 |
| Associate Degree | 79 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 53 |
Earnings of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching students with disabilities majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teaching students with disabilities majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 79.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 207 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 153 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Kansas tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from KU. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Vanderbilt. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UT Austin. About 83% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SLU.
Washington State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,708 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Wazzu. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Penn State University Park.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UNM. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UW Seattle.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,159 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GWU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Texas Tech. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. 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 teaching students with disabilities from U of U.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UIUC. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Arizona. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UF. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UA.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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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