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Special Education Schools in Connecticut

453 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Special Education is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 339
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Associate Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 83.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Connecticut

There are 6,860 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 Connecticut

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $70,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,788 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,231. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,132 Total Students

An average student at USJ will pay a net price of $25,776. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,876 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $21,724. In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $58,770.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,917 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. An average student at UHart will pay a net price of $29,932. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,653 Total Students

A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $13,434. Graduates earn an average $49,656 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,433 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,802 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,785 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,871. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,703 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 20% of the teachers are full time.

Special Education Careers in CT

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Special Education Teachers 11% $70,970
Interpreters and Translators 11% $46,710
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $62,140
Middle School Special Education Teachers -3% $79,900
Special Education Professors -3% $77,350
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers -3% $77,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Teacher Education Grade Specific 791
Educational Administration 419
Teacher Education Subject Specific 414
General Education 368
Curriculum & Instruction 203
Student Counseling 162
Instructional Media Design 67
Teaching English or French 59

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