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Special Education Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 550 students earned their Special Ed degrees in GA.

A Special Education major is the 46th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Georgia

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 265
Bachelor’s Degree 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 127
Post-Master’s Certificate 127
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Georgia

There are 15,330 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $55,670, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

In their early career, University of West Georgia grads earn an average salary of $37,263. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,257. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,858 a year.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,706 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 95% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,242.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
12,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at VSU. 72% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate.

#9

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,053. Graduates earn an average $33,779 after graduation. It takes the average student 5.17 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

In their early career, GSW grads earn an average salary of $38,154. 72% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending GaSou will pay a net price of $15,571. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

Special Education Careers in GA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 23% $55,250
Special Education Preschool Teachers 15% $54,430
Special Education Professors 15% $57,670
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 15% $54,520
Middle School Special Education Teachers 14% $58,410
Special Education Teachers 7% $56,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,845
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,327
Teaching Assistant/Aide 892
Curriculum & Instruction 892
Educational Administration 776
Instructional Media Design 588
Student Counseling 358
Other Education 128

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