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Special Education Schools in Nebraska

362 students earned Special Ed degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 207
Master’s Degree 131
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 88.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Nebraska

3,740 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 Nebraska

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $57,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at UNOMAHA. In their early career, UNOMAHA grads earn an average salary of $41,984. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNL. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. A typical student attending UNK will pay a net price of $17,099.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,616 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 96% of students get financical aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

In their early career, Concordia University, Nebraska grads earn an average salary of $37,114. An average student at Concordia University, Nebraska will pay a net price of $22,035. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Hastings College

Hastings
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Hastings. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,902 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,220. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. In their early career, Peru State grads earn an average salary of $35,942.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,765 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,330 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,440. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Special Education Careers in NE

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $38,670
Special Education Professors 7% $58,820
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $56,330
Special Education Preschool Teachers 6% $52,540
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $57,480
Special Education Teachers 0% $59,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Curriculum & Instruction 1,161
Teacher Education Grade Specific 956
Educational Administration 782
Teacher Education Subject Specific 451
Student Counseling 234
Teaching English or French 99
General Education 59
Educational Assessment 35

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