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Special Education Schools in North Carolina

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

A Special Education major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 283
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 105
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 16,800 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 North Carolina

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $48,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924.

#8

High Point University

High Point
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,275 a year. 89% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
830 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. The student loan default rate of 9.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#10

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,049 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,249 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,153 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $26,169.

Special Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 21% $43,770
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $49,240
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $46,630
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $48,400
Special Education Professors 7% $48,070
Special Education Teachers 0% $44,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,759
Educational Administration 1,205
Teacher Education Subject Specific 904
Student Counseling 557
General Education 255
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
Teaching English or French 82

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