General Special Education Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Special Education is offered at 682 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Special Education.
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Education Levels of General Special Education Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 22,116 students earned theirGeneral Special Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Special Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 28 |
| Associate’s Degree | 81 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,803 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 15,971 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 233 |
Earnings of General 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 General 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)
The data on debt ranges for General Special Education majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular General Special Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 813 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Special Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Digital Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,534 master's degrees in General 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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,219 master's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 486 master's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American College of Education comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 389 master's degrees in General 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.
National University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 352 master's degrees in General 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 West Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 322 master's degrees in General 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 the Cumberlands comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 297 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 285 master's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 263 master's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 225 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University is a popular choice for General Special Education majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 197 master's degrees in General 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 West Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 159 master's degrees in General Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. This school awarded 158 master's degrees in General 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 Nevada-Las Vegas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in General Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- 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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