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Special Education Schools in Connecticut

414 students earned Special Ed degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

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 280
Bachelor’s Degree 86
Post-Master’s Certificate 43
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Associate Degree 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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. 94% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830.

#2

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,144 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

#4

University of Hartford

West Hartford
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

In their early career, UHart grads earn an average salary of $40,544. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,712. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $47,806 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Fairfield University

Fairfield
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,888 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $53,558 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,003 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,201. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,894 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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