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Special Education Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 444 students earned their Special Ed degrees in KS.

A Special Education major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 383
Post-Master’s Certificate 48
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 84.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Kansas

There are 3,600 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 Kansas

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $54,340, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kansas that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,257. 85% of students get financical aid.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,189. 96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $38,240 after graduation.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,417 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,398 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at Pitt State. This public school has an average net price of $14,575.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $14,859. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

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Baker University

Baldwin City
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

An average student at Baker will pay a net price of $22,374. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,706 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,433.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,671 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This private school has an average net price of $20,916. 100% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,413 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,143 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,339. The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

Special Education Careers in KS

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $34,820
Special Education Teachers 6% $68,500
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $53,160
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $53,730
Special Education Professors 5% $52,660
Middle School Special Education Teachers 4% $52,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,769
Teacher Education Subject Specific 711
Educational Administration 646
General Education 373
Curriculum & Instruction 350
Student Counseling 275
Instructional Media Design 130
Other Education 40

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