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Special Education Schools in Arkansas

382 students earned Special Ed degrees in Arkansas in the <nil> year.

A Special Education major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 187
Post-Master’s Certificate 137
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 137
Bachelor’s Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%
  • White: 86.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Arkansas

4,210 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $46,870, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,863 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,019 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $35,983. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. 81% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,973 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. This private school has an average net price of $20,429. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,868. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,313 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

A typical student attending ATU will pay a net price of $12,191. Graduates earn an average $34,118 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,459 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,641. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,323 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,670 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Graduates earn an average $28,228 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,434 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. 98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $34,612 after graduation.

Special Education Careers in AR

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $46,040
Special Education Teachers 15% $24,520
Special Education Professors 10% $50,880
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $48,860
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $49,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,727
Educational Administration 1,193
Teacher Education Subject Specific 825
Student Counseling 305
Curriculum & Instruction 171
Teaching English or French 140
General Education 133
Instructional Media Design 94

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