Graduate Certificates in Special Education
Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,743 people earned their graduate certificate in special ed. This makes it the 5th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 19,631 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,925 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,743 |
| Associate Degree | 1,326 |
| Basic Certificate | 803 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 216 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 199 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in special ed is $56,625. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,977 and the high is $64,539.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for special ed students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in special ed. About 90.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 376 |
| Women | 3,367 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 88 |
| Black or African American | 398 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 364 |
| White | 2,633 |
| International Students | 29 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 231 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 315 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ball State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 433 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Ball State. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ball State University special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
Lamar University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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, 211 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Lamar University. About 95% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Lamar University special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
Minnesota State University - Mankato is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Minnesota State Mankato. Minnesota State University - Mankato special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
The 4th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from USC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. University of Southern California special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
Liberty University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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, 75 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Liberty University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
George Mason University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. 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, 71 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from GMU. About 80% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
University of West Georgia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from University of West Georgia. About 88% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of West Georgia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
Appalachian State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Appalachian State. About 94% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in special ed at Appalachian State University make a median salary of 56,625.
The 10th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from UCF. About 93% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in special ed at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 56,625.
The 11th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Montclair State University. Roughly 21,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Montclair State. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Montclair State University special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from UMass Boston. About 91% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Massachusetts - Boston special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 42 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from UF. About 93% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
Hunter College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Hunter. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in special ed at Hunter College make a median salary of 56,625.
The 15th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from KU. About 95% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in special ed at University of Kansas make a median salary of 56,625.
Adelphi University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in special ed. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from Adelphi. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in special ed at Adelphi University make a median salary of 56,625.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Roughly 13,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from A-State. About 91% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arkansas State University - Main Campus special ed graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,625.
Granite State College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in special ed. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from GSC. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that GSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
The 20th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in special ed from NSU. Data shows that NSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,625.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 9,140 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4,527 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 2,284 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,337 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,299 |
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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