Bachelor’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,415 people earned their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #68 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 14,052 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,415 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,657 |
| Basic Certificate | 301 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 201 |
| Associate Degree | 75 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 56 |
Earnings of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching students with disabilities majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 89.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 664 |
| Women | 5,751 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 736 |
| White | 4,886 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 391 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 450 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching students with disabilities. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teaching students with disabilities students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 836 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WGU. Of these students, 90% were women and 13% 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 bachelor's degree is Grand Canyon University. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 402 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Grand Canyon University. About 92% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St. Joseph's College - New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 5,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,825 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SJC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SRU. Of these students, 92% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Liberty University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Liberty University. Of these students, 95% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Tempe. About 94% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 17,700 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, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WCUPA. About 95% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from NAU. Of these students, 93% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Washington University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WWU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,645 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,630 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UW - Eau Claire. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
Utah State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 27,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from USU. Of these students, 92% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 7,800 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, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Kutztown University. About 92% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,570 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Millersville. About 96% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from BC. Of these students, 93% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Memphis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UofM. About 94% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from BGSU. About 92% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The College of New Jersey comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 7,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,706 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from TCNJ. About 94% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of West Florida is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,735 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UWF. About 95% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Grand Valley State University. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GVSU. About 93% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | 986 |
| Elementary Special Education | 602 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 358 |
| Teaching for Learning Disabilities | 173 |
| Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 83 |
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
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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