Special Education Schools in Oregon
In 2018-2019, 270 students earned their Special Ed degrees in OR.
As a degree choice, Special Education is the 56th most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Oregon
Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 179 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 39 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 39 |
Associate’s Degree | 37 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 9 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 9 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 9 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 6 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 6 |
Gender Distribution
In Oregon, a special ed major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of special ed majors in Oregon is as follows:
- Asian: 3.7%
- Black or African American: 2.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
- White: 70.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
- Other Races: 11.9%

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Oregon
In this state, there are 5,470 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Oregon
Special Ed grads earn an average of $76,880 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

Most Popular Special Education Programs in OR
There are 9 colleges in Oregon that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UO grads earn an average salary of $35,600.
Graduates earn an average $34,500 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Portland State University.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,800 a year.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,300 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 63% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.
This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
This private institution charges an average net price of $19,916. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.
The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at University of Portland. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.
The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. In their early career, Lewis and Clark College grads earn an average salary of $32,100.
Special Education Careers in OR
Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:
Job Title | OR Job Growth | OR Median Salary |
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Interpreters and Translators | 13% | $49,950 |
Special Education Teachers | 8% | $83,120 |
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers | 7% | $75,830 |
Special Education Professors | 7% | $79,600 |
Middle School Special Education Teachers | 7% | $81,280 |
Special Education Preschool Teachers | 4% | $76,220 |
Related Majors in Oregon
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to special ed.
Major | Annual Graduates in OR |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,931 |
General Education | 786 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific | 274 |
Educational Administration | 257 |
Student Counseling | 180 |
Curriculum & Instruction | 74 |
Multilingual Education | 63 |
Teaching English or French | 63 |
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