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Doctor's Degree in Special Education

Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education

216 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Median Salary
82% Women
There are 75 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in special ed. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.6% of special ed graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 216 people earned their doctor's degree in special ed. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in special ed at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19,631
Bachelor’s Degree 8,925
Graduate Certificate 3,743
Associate Degree 1,326
Basic Certificate 803
Doctor’s Degree 216
Undergraduate Certificate 199

Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $84,996. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $84,996 and the high is $84,996.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in special ed. About 81.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 39
Women 177
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The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 9
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 140
International Students 25
Other Races/Ethnicities 13
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There are 75 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
10 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
82% Women

The most popular school in the United States for special ed students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from KU. Of these students, 82% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Kansas special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

10 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

The most popular school in the United States for special ed students seekinga doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Columbia. Columbia University in the City of New York special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

9 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Teachers College. Data shows that Teachers College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#3

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
81% Women

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SRU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that SRU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
9 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
83% Women

Vanderbilt University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Vanderbilt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Vanderbilt University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

9 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
58% Women

The University of Texas at Austin is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UT Austin. Of these students, 58% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#7

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
7 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
67% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Northern Colorado. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Northern Colorado. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Northern Colorado special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

#8

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
67% Women

Saint Louis University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SLU. Saint Louis University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from GWU. George Washington University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

#9

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNLV. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNLV graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#9

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNM. Data shows that UNM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
86% Women

Texas Tech University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Texas Tech. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 84,996.

#9

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

Washington State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Wazzu. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Washington State University special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
67% Women

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UW Seattle. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

#9

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
75% Women

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

#16

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
4 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

The University of Alabama is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UA. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 84,996.

#16

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
4 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
67% Women

University of Arizona comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from University of Arizona. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Arizona special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida special ed graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $84,996.

4 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UIUC. Those who complete their doctor's degree in special ed at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 84,996.

#16

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
$84,996 Average Salary
100% Women

Illinois State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Illinois State. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $84,996.

Special Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Special Education 201
Other Special Education & Teaching 6
Teaching for the Deaf 5
Teaching for Emotional Disturbances 2
Teaching for Mental Retardation 2

Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Administration 8,361
General Education 2,501
Curriculum & Instruction 1,788
Teacher Education Subject Specific 494
Other Education 471

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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