Master’s Degrees in General Special Education
Education Levels of Teaching Students with Disabilities Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14,052 people earned their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. This earns it the #9 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 |
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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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching students with disabilities majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teaching students with disabilities majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. About 85.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 2,040 |
Women | 12,012 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching students with disabilities master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 376 |
Black or African American | 1,312 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2,130 |
White | 8,862 |
International Students | 149 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,223 |
Most Popular Teaching Students with Disabilities Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 543 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1,368 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Grand Canyon University. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,272 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 87% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is National University. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from National University. About 77% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Governors University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 420 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from WGU. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from GMU. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar University. Roughly 16,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 320 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Lamar University. About 93% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 288 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Liberty University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of West Florida. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 243 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UWF. About 90% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pace University - New York is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Pace University. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
LIU Post comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from LIU Post. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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, 152 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from University of Northern Colorado. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 87% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Ball State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Ball State. About 92% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American College of Education is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from American College of Education. About 86% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Joseph's University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,786 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from St. Joe's. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Dakota. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UND. About 92% of this group were women, and 10% 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 master's degree is St. Joseph's College - New York. Each year, around 5,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 122 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from SJC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Wilmington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from Wilmington University. Of these students, 81% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for teaching students with disabilities majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fort Hays State University. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from FHSU. About 86% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching students with disabilities. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 117 people received their master's degree in teaching students with disabilities from UNLV. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching students with disabilities that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 1,191 |
Elementary Special Education | 1,076 |
Early Childhood Special Education | 892 |
Other Special Education & Teaching | 582 |
Secondary Special Education | 477 |
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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