Doctor’s Degrees in Special Education
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Education Levels of Special Ed Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 students 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 | 21,797 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,368 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3,157 |
| Associate Degree | 1,328 |
| Basic Certificate | 713 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 225 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 204 |
Earnings of Special Ed Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in special ed is $91,539. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $91,539 to a high of $91,539.
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 | 37 |
| Women | 167 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of special ed doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 111 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Special Ed Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 75 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in special ed. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Columbia. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from KU. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vanderbilt University comes in at #3 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 $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from Vanderbilt. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were 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. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 78% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The special ed program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,127 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,192 per year. The special ed program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from SLU.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The special ed program at George Washington University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The special ed program at Texas Tech University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Washington State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in special ed. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,457 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,076 per year. The special ed program at Washington State University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UW Seattle. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,605 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,050 per year. The special ed program at University of New Mexico - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from UNLV. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona 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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at University of Arizona.
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 $10,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,805 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to special ed majors at Illinois State. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 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 $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. The special ed program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 16th most popular school in the country for special ed majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in special ed from U of U. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Special Ed Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 176 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 10 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 9 |
| Teaching for the Deaf | 4 |
| Teaching for Mental Retardation | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to special ed that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 7,684 |
| General Education | 2,177 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1,434 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 495 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 431 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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