Special Ed Schools in Louisiana
125 students earned Special Ed degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.
A Special Ed major is the 77th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Louisiana
Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 41 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 33 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 33 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 30 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 21 |
Gender Distribution
In Louisiana, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Louisiana is as follows:
- Asian: 0.8%
- Black or African American: 8.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
- White: 81.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
- Other Races: 4.8%

Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Louisiana
There are 9,770 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Louisiana
A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $50,300, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

Most Popular Special Ed Programs in LA
There are 7 colleges in Louisiana that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,540. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Request Information100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.
Request InformationThe full-time teacher rate is 82%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request Information13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $17,977. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana Tech. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,771.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This public school has an average net price of $18,761. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.
Request Information76% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationSpecial Ed Careers in LA
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | LA Job Growth | LA Median Salary |
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Interpreters and Translators | 11% | $36,370 |
Special Education Teachers | 9% | $56,070 |
Middle School Special Education Teachers | 7% | $50,350 |
Special Education Preschool Teachers | 6% | $48,970 |
Related Majors in Louisiana
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in LA |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 780 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 694 |
Educational Administration | 538 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 425 |
Student Counseling | 151 |
General Education | 116 |
Instructional Media Design | 84 |
Other Education | 81 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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