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Special Education Associate Degree

Special Education Associate Degrees

There are 886 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Special Education.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 33,988 degrees were awarded toSpecial Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Special Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 177
Associate’s Degree (this page) 1,437
Bachelor’s Degree 8,183
Master’s Degree 23,928
Doctor’s Degree 249

Earnings of Special Education Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Special Education of $54,220 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $54,981
4 years $54,220
5 years $59,983

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.

There are 1,022 colleges that offer a associate degree in Special Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

The most popular school in the United States for Special Education students seeking a associate degree is Ball State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,723 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,564 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,555 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#4

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 898 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

Touro University

New York, NY

Touro University is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 754 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont, TX

Lamar University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 492 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

American College of Education

Indianapolis, IN

American College of Education comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 397 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#8

National University

San Diego, CA

National University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 352 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 351 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 338 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#11

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

University of West Florida is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 322 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 313 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#13

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY

University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Illinois State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

St. Joseph's University-New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 263 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 259 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 214 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Special Education. This school awarded 213 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in Special Education from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Special Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Special Education majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 208 associate degrees in Special Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Special Education Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Special Education and Teaching, General 22,116
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 3,548
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 2,055
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 1,213
Special Education and Teaching, Other 1,070

Below are some popular majors similar to Special Education that also offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 108,054
Educational Administration and Supervision 42,255
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 39,881
Education, General 27,481
Curriculum and Instruction 21,331

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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