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Special Education Schools in Maine

115 students earned Special Ed degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

A Special Education major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 36
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 36
Bachelor’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Maine, 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 Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 84.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 2,560 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $51,980, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Maine that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

In their early career, UMaine grads earn an average salary of $38,035. 99% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 97% of students get financical aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,967. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $46,390
Middle School Special Education Teachers -2% $57,320
Special Education Professors -2% $51,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education Grade Specific 515
Teacher Education Subject Specific 204
Educational Administration 164
General Education 151
Teaching English or French 38
Curriculum & Instruction 33
Instructional Media Design 32
Student Counseling 29

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