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Special Education Schools in Michigan

609 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 49th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 318
Master’s Degree 275
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 88.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 8,110 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 Michigan

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $63,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,449. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation.

#8

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,904 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#9

Hope College

Holland
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,047 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,944.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,368 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education Careers in MI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 19% $39,850
Special Education Preschool Teachers 8% $66,770
Special Education Teachers 8% $69,370
Special Education Professors 6% $63,180
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 5% $66,240
Middle School Special Education Teachers 5% $60,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,460
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,338
Educational Administration 877
General Education 700
Curriculum & Instruction 314
Instructional Media Design 230
Student Counseling 185
Teaching English or French 121

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