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Special Education Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 351 students earned their Special Ed degrees in AR.

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 227
Post-Master’s Certificate 77
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 77
Bachelor’s Degree 47

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: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 88.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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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
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,259 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,507.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,240 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,065. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 96% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#8

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,957. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,915 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,077 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Southern Arkansas University Main Campus will pay a net price of $15,321. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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