Doctor’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 201 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 | 14,052 |
| 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 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 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 35 |
| Women | 166 |
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 | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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 $10,596 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 teaching students with disabilities from KU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
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. About 81% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 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 $11,678 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 teaching students with disabilities from UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
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 $8,784 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% 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 $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 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. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Wazzu. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 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. 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.
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 $11,524 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 teaching students with disabilities from UW Seattle. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. 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 teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
George Washington University 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 $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 teaching students with disabilities from GWU.
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, 86% were women and 14% 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. 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 teaching students with disabilities from Illinois State.
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 $5,375 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.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 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.
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 $11,546 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 teaching students with disabilities from University of Arizona. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% 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 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 20% 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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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 5 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 2 |
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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