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Special Education in Texas

Special Education Schools in Texas

Jobs for Special Education Grads in Texas

40,060 people in the state and 438,110 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Special Ed.

Special Education Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Special Education Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a Special Ed grad in the state is $63,942, compared to a typical salary of $73,290 nationwide.

Special Education Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 5 colleges in Texas offering Special Ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,267 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,893 a year. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,758 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,745 a year. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,210 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Special Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers Special Ed majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $98,329
Special Education Teachers, All Other $86,208
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten $73,597
Adapted Physical Education Specialists $77,976
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $80,694
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $35,173
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $79,680
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School $50,045
Teaching Assistants, Special Education $96,801
Interpreters and Translators $52,627

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Special Ed.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education Grade Specific 108,054
Educational Administration 42,255
Teacher Education Subject Specific 39,881
General Education 27,481
Curriculum & Instruction 21,331
Student Counseling 13,714
Instructional Media Design 8,879
Educational Assessment 5,695

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