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Special Education Schools in Oklahoma

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

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 81st most popular major in the state out of a total 260 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 71.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 19.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Oklahoma

In this state, there are 5,030 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 Oklahoma

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $41,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $46,766 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

In their early career, NSU grads earn an average salary of $35,563. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,339. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,090 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

A typical student attending SWOSU will pay a net price of $13,202. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,123 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. Graduates earn an average $35,594 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
733 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,288 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,607 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,707 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,317 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. This public school has an average net price of $10,470.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,763 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at OBU. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education Careers in OK

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 18% $40,750
Special Education Teachers 13% $36,270
Interpreters and Translators 11% $30,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,810
Special Education Professors 7% $43,560
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $41,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,268
Teacher Education Subject Specific 583
Educational Administration 567
General Education 234
Student Counseling 214
Curriculum & Instruction 59
Teaching English or French 56
Instructional Media Design 45

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