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Special Education Schools in Ohio

1,468 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 840
Master’s Degree 438
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 97
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 97
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 86.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Ohio

In this state, there are 22,290 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 Ohio

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $58,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,558. 75% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,312. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

A typical student attending Youngstown State University will pay a net price of $12,225. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,945. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,224 a year. A typical student attending Kent State will pay a net price of $19,117. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,415. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UC. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,023 a year.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $41,966. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

An average student at Ashland will pay a net price of $20,974. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

A typical student attending OHIO Athens will pay a net price of $23,831. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,914 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,140 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at MVNU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,762 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

Special Education Careers in OH

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 10% $37,450
Interpreters and Translators 10% $52,600
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $63,950
Special Education Professors 7% $58,990
Middle School Special Education Teachers 6% $58,480
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 6% $55,080

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,308
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,661
Educational Administration 1,033
General Education 706
Curriculum & Instruction 357
Student Counseling 285
Other Education 221
Instructional Media Design 159

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