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Special Education Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 1,536 students earned their Special Ed degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,213
Post-Master’s Certificate 244
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 244
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.2%
  • White: 48.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Texas

There are 42,010 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 Texas

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $56,960, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Lamar University

Beaumont
542 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,517 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $11,739.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at UT Rio Grande Valley. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,591. In their early career, UT Permian Basin grads earn an average salary of $46,676. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
4,922 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

#8

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,741 a year. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. The 5.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,510. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,585 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year.

Special Education Careers in TX

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 24% $52,830
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $52,960
Special Education Teachers 21% $55,200
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $56,920
Special Education Professors 20% $57,960
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $57,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Educational Administration 4,961
Teacher Education Grade Specific 4,681
Curriculum & Instruction 2,013
General Education 1,639
Teacher Education Subject Specific 927
Student Counseling 836
Instructional Media Design 496
Multilingual Education 178

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