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Special Education Schools in Rhode Island

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

A Special Education major is the 39th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Master’s Degree 49
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 85.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Rhode Island

There are 1,870 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Rhode Island

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $70,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 5 colleges in Rhode Island that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144.

#2

Providence College

Providence
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,338.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,306 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,898. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Special Education Careers in RI

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 7% $42,840
Special Education Teachers 5% $79,300
Middle School Special Education Teachers 3% $71,310
Special Education Professors 3% $75,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $72,950

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Teacher Education Grade Specific 332
Teacher Education Subject Specific 162
Educational Administration 114
General Education 64
Teaching English or French 45
Other Education 34
Student Counseling 22
Multilingual Education 11

View all majors related to Special Education

View Nationwide Special Education Report

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