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Special Education Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 1,507 students earned their Special Ed degrees in UT.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,012
Master’s Degree 484
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Utah

There are 5,200 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 Utah

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $46,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

1,256 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
147,866 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 42 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 44% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,904 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,813 after graduation. A typical student attending Snow College will pay a net price of $8,564. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Special Education Careers in UT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 34% $41,650
Special Education Teachers 28% $74,360
Middle School Special Education Teachers 27% $51,210
Special Education Professors 26% $41,080
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 26% $41,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,460
Curriculum & Instruction 2,791
Teacher Education Subject Specific 2,306
Instructional Media Design 2,183
Educational Assessment 1,239
Educational Administration 669
Teaching English or French 586
General Education 190

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