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Special Education Schools in Massachusetts

1,322 students earned Special Ed degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,114
Post-Master’s Certificate 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 117
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Massachusetts

18,440 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $64,370. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Endicott College

Beverly
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,287 Total Students

An average student at Endicott will pay a net price of $35,992. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,961 after earning their degree at this institution. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,839 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,432 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. The student loan default rate of 5.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,087 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

In their early career, Simmons grads earn an average salary of $53,249. An average student at Simmons will pay a net price of $27,920. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Lesley University

Cambridge
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

An average student at Lesley will pay a net price of $33,446. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

#9

Merrimack College

North Andover
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#10

Boston University

Boston
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

An average student at Boston U will pay a net price of $30,395. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. 53% of students get financical aid.

Special Education Careers in MA

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $53,280
Special Education Professors 11% $74,110
Special Education Teachers 11% $49,330
Middle School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 11% $72,260
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $57,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,555
General Education 1,285
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,283
Educational Administration 776
Curriculum & Instruction 671
Other Education 438
Student Counseling 217
Instructional Media Design 198

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